Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Seaboard North Carolina

Did you know? Sump pumps will resolve most basement flooding and leaking issues as they are designed to get rid of water from basements and crawlspaces.

What is a Sump Pump?

A sump pump is a submersible pump that sits at the bottom of a sump pit, which is normally set up at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your house's foundation is carried into a boundary drain system installed at the base of the foundation. Water finds its method into the perforated drainpipes and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is triggered by a float switch, gets rid of the water by pumping it to the nearby storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Most new homes are geared up with sump pumps but older homes can be retrofitted with a sump system to prevent basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are professionals at sump pump installation and repair.

Sump Pump Installation

Sump pumps can be hard-wired into a home's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Many sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to guarantee that the pump will work when the power is out, such as throughout a serious storm when it's especially essential that water is pumped away from your house.

If your home experiences a power interruption out for a prolonged period, regular power outages or if your primary sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or one of lots of water powered backup systems (that use your house's water system pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing technician can present numerous backup alternatives.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump routinely to make sure it will operate when the next big downpour takes place. Check it by putting a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump must switch on, remove the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Ensure that the float and the check valve move freely.

To clean your sump pit, eliminate any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's performance and lengthen its life. Make sure that the discharge line opening is free of blockages so that water can be pumped through the line and from your basement or crawlspace. If you do not want to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers specialists is happy to help with your sump pump upkeep.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will break with time and will have to be changed. There is no general rule on how frequently a sump pump must be replaced given that it depends upon how often the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to examine the situation. We also can help with any basement leak repairs that have occurred due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For additional information on Midwest Plumbers basement plumbing services, call your local branch or schedule a service online.

Midwest Plumbers Sump Pump Services Include:

• Sump Pump Maintenance
• Sump Pump Repairs
• Sump Pump Replacement

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