Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Stateburg South Carolina

Did you understand? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and dripping issues as they are developed 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 normally installed at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your home's structure is funnelled into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the foundation. Water finds its way into the perforated drains and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is activated 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.

The majority of new houses 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.

Sump Pump Installation

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

If your house experiences a power interruption out for a prolonged period, frequent power outages or if your primary sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of many water powered backup systems (that use your house's water supply pressure to get rid of water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing can provide numerous backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump routinely to make sure it will operate when the next huge downpour happens. Test it by pouring a pail of water into the sump pit. The pump must turn on, eliminate the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Make sure that the float and the check valve relocation freely.

To clean your sump pit, eliminate any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's effectiveness and extend its life. Make sure that the discharge line opening is without obstructions so that water can be pumped through the line and from your basement or crawlspace. If you do not wish to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers professionals is happy to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will break gradually and will need to be replaced. There is no general guideline on how often a sump pump ought to be replaced because it depends upon how frequently the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to examine the scenario. We also can help with any basement leakage repairs that have actually happened 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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