Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Prince George Virginia

Did you know? Sump pumps will fix most basement flooding and leaking 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 generally installed at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your house's foundation is funnelled into a border drain system set up at the base of the foundation. Water discovers its method into the perforated drains and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is triggered by a float switch, removes the water by pumping it to the nearby storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Most new homes are equipped with sump pumps however 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.

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 make sure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as throughout a serious storm when it's specifically important that water is pumped away from your house.

If your house experiences a power outage out for a prolonged duration, frequent 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 house's water supply pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing professional can present several backup alternatives.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump regularly to make sure it will operate when the next big rainstorm takes place. Test it by pouring a container of water into the sump pit. The pump needs to 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 easily.

To clean your sump pit, get rid of any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's performance and extend its life. Ensure that the discharge line opening is without blockages so that water can be pumped through the line and out of your basement or crawlspace. If you do not wish to do this yourself, our group of Midwest Plumbers professionals mores than happy to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will wear out in time and will need to be changed. There is no general guideline on how typically a sump pump should be replaced considering that it depends on how frequently the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to assess the circumstance. We also can help with any basement leak repairs that have happened due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For more details on Midwest Plumbers basement plumbing services, call your local 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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