Sump Pump Installation and Repair in Bartlett

Keeping Your Home Safe From Flood Damage

An important part of almost every home's plumbing system in Bartlett is the sump pump. Usually, you don't notice it as long as it's working well. But when it breaks or stops working, water damage can happen fast and cause serious problems in your home. At Advantage Plumbing, we take storm water removal very seriously. We carefully research every pump we offer and have been installing sump pump systems for years with great results. Our team uses the latest backup systems that can even call your home, send text message alerts, or email you if something isn't working right. If your pump is getting old or if you're unsure whether your current system is enough to protect your basement and belongings, give us a call. We can do a full review of your home's storm water system to make sure everything is in good shape.

What Is a Sump Pump?

A sump pump is a pump that sits underwater in a pit called a sump pit, usually at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. It helps keep water away from your home's foundation. Water around the foundation flows into a drain system made up of special pipes at the base of your home. This water drains into the sump pit. When the water level rises above a certain point, the sump pump turns on automatically, thanks to a float switch. It pumps the water out and away from your home to a storm drain, dry well, or retention pond. Most new homes have a sump pump, but some older homes may need one added to prevent basement flooding.

Sump Pump Installation

Sump pumps can be hard-wired into a home's electrical system or easily plugged into an available outlet. The majority of sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to ensure that the pump will continue protecting your home in case of a power outage, which most commonly occur during times of precipitation or severe storms when it's especially important that water is pumped away from your home.

If you experience a power outage at your home that lasts longer than a couple minutes, if you experience frequent power outages, or if your primary sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of many water powered backup systems (that use your home's water supply pressure to remove water from the sump pit) can help to protect your basement and home from water damage. Contact an Advantage Plumbing expert today to find out what options might be best to ensure your home stays safe and dry.

Sump Pump Maintenance

You should test your sump pump regularly to make sure it's working properly before the next big storm hits your Bartlett neighborhood. A simple way to check is by pouring a bucket of water into the sump pit. If the pump kicks on right away and starts pumping the water out, everything is working like it should. To be extra sure, check that the float and valve move freely without any blockages.

Keeping your sump pit clean also helps your system run better. Take out any dirt, sand, gravel, or debris that might have collected over time. This helps your pump last longer and work as well as it can. Make sure the discharge line isn't blocked, so water can flow out of your basement or crawlspace easily. If you're not comfortable doing this yourself or just want to avoid the hassle, our team is ready to help with any sump pump maintenance you need.

Sump Pump Replacement & Repair

Like any machine with moving parts, sump pumps eventually wear down and need to be replaced. Because it depends on the weather and how much rain you get, there's no set timeline for when you should swap out your sump pump. If your sump pump stops working, give us a call at Advantage Plumbing. When we come out, we'll check for any basement leaks caused by the sump pump and suggest any repairs you might need.

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