Sump Pumps for Beginners: The Basics
Sump Pumps are designed to keep your basement’s moisture and water free by pumping out water that accumulates underneath your basement in the sump pump pit pool due to heavy snow melt water or heavy rains. Make sure your sump pump ejector and sump pump components are ready for late winter and spring snow thaw and spring rain ahead of time.
Is my sump pump a submersible or pedestal sump pump?
It is fairly easy to determine whether you have a Submersible or Pedestal sump pump. A submersible sump pump sits in the water of the sump pit, while a pedestal sump pump will be mounted near the sump pit but not in the sump pit water basin.
Make sure your sump pump has a backup energy source
Having a redundant battery back-up for a home or residential sump pump unit can make the difference between a dry or wet basement if your city utility electrical system goes offline due to heavy rains or thunderstorms. Protect your home from water damage by having a sump pump that has a redundant power system to draw from if needed.
Readiness checks, sump pump repairs, and service
Sump pumps’ efficiency and pre-testing may indeed be a case of an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Wet basements are no fun and cost homeowners thousands of dollars in basement and lower-level home water damage reconstruction. Protect your home by checking your sump pump.
Plumbing Tips for Sump Pumps
Test your sump pump before heavy spring snow thaw or rains are expected.
Make sure the sump pump runs smoothly. Your sump pump may need service if it trips your electrical panel service breaker, runs continuously, noisily, turns on but does not eject water from sump reserve pit or doesn’t start or run when the sump pump switch is turned on.
Avoid damage to your basement by ensuring your basement sump pump has a secondary system battery back up to draw reserve energy from in the event of a weather event that cuts off electrical utilities to your home.
Need assistance with your sump pump? Call our Maple Grove plumbing professionals today!
Call us today to discuss your sump pump problems or for installation of a contractor grade new PHCC sump pump with redundant battery backup power. Our team is happy to answer all of your questions and provide a free estimate over the phone.
