Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Hanahan South Carolina

Did you understand? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and leaking concerns 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 typically installed at the lowest point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your home's foundation is transported into a boundary drain system set up at the base of the foundation. Water finds its way into the perforated drainpipes 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 closest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump turns on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Most brand-new homes are equipped with sump pumps but 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 house's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Many sump pumps are equipped 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 essential that water is pumped far from your house.

If your home experiences a power blackout out for a prolonged period, frequent power outages or if your main sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or among many water powered backup systems (that utilize your house's water system pressure to get rid of water from the sump pit) will secure your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can present several backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Check your sump pump frequently to make sure it will run when the next huge downpour occurs. Test it by pouring a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump should turn on, eliminate the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Guarantee 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 efficiency and lengthen its life. Make sure that the discharge line opening is without obstructions so that water can be pumped through the line and out of your basement or crawlspace. If you don't wish to do this yourself, our group of Midwest Plumbers experts is happy to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will break gradually and will need to be changed. There is no basic rule on how often a sump pump need to be replaced since it depends on how typically the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to assess the scenario. We also can help with any basement leak repairs that have actually occurred due to a broken sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For more 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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