Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Merrimac Virginia

Did you understand? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and dripping issues as they are created 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 normally installed at the lowest point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your house's foundation is funnelled into a boundary drain system set up at the base of the structure. Water discovers its way into the perforated drainpipes and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is activated by a float switch, eliminates the water by pumping it to the nearest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on just when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Most new homes are equipped with sump pumps but older houses can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid 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. Many sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to make sure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during an extreme storm when it's specifically crucial that water is pumped away from your home.

If your house experiences a power failure out for a prolonged duration, frequent power outages or if your primary 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 eliminate water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can provide several backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump regularly to make sure it will operate when the next big rainstorm takes place. Check it by pouring a container 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. Ensure that the float and the check valve move freely.

To clean your sump pit, eliminate any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's efficiency and lengthen its life. Guarantee that the discharge line opening is devoid of blockages 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 group of Midwest Plumbers specialists enjoys to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will break over 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 typically the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers to evaluate the situation. We also can assist with any basement leak repair works that have happened 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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