Most people know about sump pumps because there may already be one in the basement when they move into a house, or because they’ve had to have some install a sump pump after having flooding issues or back-ups in their basements. In order to understand why sump pumps are so useful and why you should have Four Seasons install your sump pump we are going help you understand their significance.
If the basement or crawlspace in your house falls below the water table having a sump pump installed is a good precautionary measure. When the soil surrounding your homes’ foundation gets over saturated by heavy rains, water may make it’s way through leaks or cracks and into the basement. As little as an inch of water in your basement is enough to do significant damage to any storage items or in a finished basement.
Most sump pumps are run on electrical power, however, there are battery powered back up systems that will provide power in the case of electrical outages. If power is not supplied during an electrical outage the sump pit can overflow. A back up power supply is valuable to have if the primary source of power is not available for an extended period of time. Recent models of sump pumps have a back up battery built in for added measure.
Once installed your sump pump should last many years if maintained properly this includes periodic cleaning. The sump pit may be cleaned as often as every year depending on where you live or as little as every 4 years. A quality sump pump can last as much as 10 years. If you have an older sump pump or a model that existed when you purchased your home you may want to invest in a new sump pump simply for the peace of mind you’ll have. We all have a neighbor or relative who either neglected to install a sump pump or failed to maintain their sump pump. The reality is you don’t want to be caught off guard if you can prepare ahead of time. Both Spring and fall time are ripe for heavy rainstorms and flash floods and a quality sump pump installed by an experienced contractor can make your life much easier.
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