We do install new sump pumps and pits.
We do replace and repair sump pumps.
A sump pump is your best protection against flood water in your basement. The pump is placed at the bottom of a pit and automatically turns on when the water reaches a certain level, it then discharges it into a pipe that leads away from the home. The discharge should drain the water at least 20 feet from the home.
A battery back up option is available and is reccomended for homeowners who travel or are away from their homes often in case the power goes out due to weather conditions. A pump can fail due to a power outage a mechanical failure or if it can not keep up with the water flow.
You can test to see if your pump is operating properly:
- Make sure the pump is plugged in
- Remove the sump's lid if it has one and check to see whether the sump is clean and the pump outlet isn't plugged.
- Slowly pour about 5 gallons of water into the sump at the same speed that water normally would flow into the sump
- Watch the on/off switch's action and listen to the pump
- Make sure the pump turns on and off at least twice.
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