Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Madison Wisconsin

Did you know? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and leaking problems as they are developed 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 typically installed at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your house's foundation is directed into a boundary drain system set up at the base of the foundation. Water finds its method into the perforated drainpipes and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is triggered by a float switch, eliminates the water by pumping it to the closest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

The majority of new houses are equipped with sump pumps however older homes 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 home's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Lots of sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to ensure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during an extreme storm when it's especially important that water is pumped away from your house.

If your home experiences a power failure out for a prolonged duration, regular power interruptions or if your main sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of numerous water powered backup systems (that utilize your home's water system pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will secure your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can provide several backup alternatives.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump frequently to make sure it will operate when the next huge downpour happens. Test it by pouring a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump should turn 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, get rid of any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's efficiency and extend its life. Make sure that the discharge line opening is without blockages so that water can be pumped through the line and from your basement or crawlspace. If you do not want to do this yourself, our group of Midwest Plumbers experts mores than happy to help 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 have to be replaced. There is no general rule on how frequently a sump pump should be changed given that it depends upon how often the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to examine the circumstance. We likewise can help with any basement leak repairs that have occurred due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For additional 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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