Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Telford Pennsylvania

Did you understand? Sump pumps will resolve most basement flooding and leaking problems 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 house's structure is funnelled into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the foundation. Water finds its method into the perforated drains and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is set off by a float switch, removes the water by pumping it to the nearby storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump turns on just when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

The majority of new homes are equipped 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 work.

Sump Pump Installation

Sump pumps can be hard-wired into a house's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Numerous sump pumps are geared up with a battery backup to make sure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during a severe storm when it's particularly important that water is pumped far from your house.

If your house experiences a power blackout out for an extended period, regular power failures or if your main sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or among many water powered backup systems (that utilize your home's supply of water pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing professional can provide a number of backup alternatives.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Check your sump pump regularly to make sure it will operate when the next huge downpour occurs. Check it by putting a container of water into the sump pit. The pump should switch on, remove 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, remove any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's effectiveness and lengthen its life. Ensure that the discharge line opening is devoid of obstructions 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 group of Midwest Plumbers specialists is happy to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will break with time and will need to be replaced. There is no general rule on how typically a sump pump must be replaced given that it depends upon how frequently the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to examine the situation. We likewise can help with any basement leakage repair works that have happened due to a broken sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

To learn more 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

Additional Services
Main Sewer Line Repair and Water Heater