Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs West Pelzer South Carolina

Did you know? Sump pumps will fix most basement flooding and dripping issues as they are designed to eliminate 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 usually installed at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your house's foundation is carried into a border drain system set up at the base of the structure. Water discovers its way into the perforated drains and is rapidly 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 nearest 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 houses are geared up with sump pumps however older houses can be retrofitted with a sump system to prevent basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are specialists at sump pump installation and repair.

Sump Pump Installation

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

If your house experiences a power blackout out for a prolonged period, regular power outages or if your main sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of lots of water powered backup systems (that utilize your house's water supply pressure to get rid of water from the sump pit) will safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing technician can provide several backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump frequently to make sure it will run when the next huge rainstorm occurs. Check it by putting a pail of water into the sump pit. The pump should switch on, get rid of the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Make sure that the float and the check valve move easily.

To clean your sump pit, get rid of any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's effectiveness and prolong its life. Guarantee that the discharge line opening is devoid of obstructions so that water can be pumped through the line and out of your basement or crawlspace. If you don't want to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers professionals enjoys to help with your sump pump upkeep.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

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

Consider a Battery Backup

To find out 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

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