Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Hamilton Pennsylvania

Did you know? Sump pumps will fix most basement flooding and dripping issues as they are designed to remove 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 generally set up at the lowest point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your home's foundation is directed into a border drain system installed at the base of the structure. Water finds its method into the perforated drainpipes and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is activated by a float switch, gets rid of the water by pumping it to the closest 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 equipped with sump pumps however older homes can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are experts at sump pump installation and repair work.

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 geared up with a battery backup to ensure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as throughout an extreme storm when it's specifically important that water is pumped away from your home.

If your house experiences a power failure out for a prolonged period, frequent power blackouts or if your primary sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or among numerous water powered backup systems (that use your home's supply of water pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will secure your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing professional can provide a number of backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump routinely to make sure it will run when the next big downpour happens. Evaluate it by putting a container of water into the sump pit. The pump should switch on, eliminate the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. Ensure that the float and the check valve move freely.

To clean your sump pit, get rid of any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's effectiveness and extend its life. Ensure that the discharge line opening is without blockages so that water can be pumped through the line and from your basement or crawlspace. If you don't want to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers experts is happy to help with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will wear out over time and will need to be replaced. There is no general rule on how often a sump pump need to be changed since it depends on how frequently the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to assess the circumstance. We likewise 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 regional 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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