If you've ever had your basement flood before, you know that's something you never want to experience more than once. One valuable piece of plumbing equipment that can help protect your basement from flooding is a sump pump.
But in order for your sump pump to do its job and protect your basement, there are two important decisions to make. What type of sump pump should you buy? And who should install it?
If you visit your local home improvement store, you will see a selection of sump pumps to choose from. But what are the pros and cons of the different models and which one would be the best choice for your home?
There are different types of sump pumps, so having a plumber that you can trust to walk you through the different options to consider is a valuable resource. There are two main types of sump pump units: submersible or pedestal.
Submersible units stay in the water of your sump pit, keeping them from getting too hot. Pedestal units, on the other hand, sit on top of a tube, which work perfectly for smaller sump pits and avoid potential water damage.
Capacity is another important thing to consider. The size of your basement is a big factor in how much capacity you want your sump pump to hold. After all, you don’t want a unit too small to handle the job, or one that might be bigger and more expensive than what you need.
There are other options to consider as well. Should you consider a sump pump with a battery backup? Many homes flood during strong thunderstorms and if your power gets knocked out, you don't want your sump pump to stop working.
Which sump pump is best for you? Our professional plumbers can examine your space, and let you know.
But just as important as the type of sump pump you purchase is where you install it and making sure it gets installed correctly.
It’s essential to know where in your basement or crawl space your sump pump should be installed. In the wrong place, your sump pump may not have adequate access to drainage. How do you make sure your sump pump gets installed where it needs to? By hiring a professional plumber.
If you consider yourself handy, you could attempt to install it yourself, but keep in mind just how important your sump pump is. It removes water from the lowest point in your home, such as a crawl space or basement, protecting your home from water damage, flooding, and mold growth.
You not only need to consider where the sump pump gets installed, but where the water gets pumped when the sump pump is activated. You'll want to make sure the water is pumped out far away from your home so it doesn't come back inside your basement.
To make sure your sump pump is installed correctly, call United Plumbing and our trustworthy, certified plumbers in Springfield, Missouri can do just that.
With so much to consider when it comes to purchasing and sump pump installation, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. That why we're here to help. Sump pump installation is one of the many services we offer here at United Plumbing.
Give us a call any time and we can help you with every step of the sump pump installation process, from selecting a unit to professional installation so you can be confident that you will have a nice, dry basement for years to come.