What Is The Purpose Of A Sump Pump?
Chances are, if your home has a basement, that you have a sump pump installed, even if you have no idea what one is. Simply put, the purpose of a sump pump is to protect your basement from flooding due to excess moisture underground. This is especially true during seasons that bring heavy rain showers.
The key to preventing floods in your basement is by ensuring the water level stays below the floor, and that’s where sump pumps come in. These specialized plumbing devices that are designed to pump water from one location to another. They are installed at the lowest point of a home’s basement or crawl space and they work by redirecting ground water into the nearest storm drain or retention pond.
Sump pumps are activated by a mechanical float switch and only turn on when groundwater reaches a certain level.
Sump Pump Installation
While sump pump installation can be done yourself, it’s always advised to bring on a professional plumber for the job. As a critical piece of plumbing equipment, you’ll want to ensure that it’s installed correctly the first time. After all, it just takes one heavy rainfall for your basement to be filled with water if things aren’t done correctly.
At Plumbing Solutions, we’ll ensure your sump pump is installed to your 100% satisfaction. We’ll check the system to ensure it’ll run as it should and your property will be protected from excess groundwater at all times.