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Residential Sump Pump Services Chicago
Perhaps you don’t know what a sump pump is. It is a pump that prevents floods by moving water away from your basement, which is the lowest point in the foundation of your house. Your sump pump must be in good operating order in order to prevent floods from overflowing water during periods of heavy rain.
How a Sump Pump Works
A float switch is activated when water reaches a predetermined level, and this causes the sump pump to start working. The sump pump now starts to drain the water into a neighboring storm sewer, an outdoor space, or a well.
While most sump pumps are hardwired to your electrical system or linked into a wall socket, they also frequently have a battery backup in case these power sources fail during a storm.
Sump pumps should be equipped with battery-operated water-level alarms to help ensure that, should the pump start to malfunction or overflow, you are warned about potential flooding.
Types of Sump Pump
- Pedestal. mounted above the sump pit, allowing easy access for maintenance and routine inspection.
- Submersible. is hidden and sits in a sump pit (or well).
Common Sump Pump Issues
- faulty installation
- water overflowing the basin onto the floor
- obstructed pump/parts
- Pump operates constantly with a stuck switch which burns the motor out
Residential Sump Pump Services We Offer
- Installations of sump pumps
- Repairs of sump pumps
- Installations of Ejector Pumps
- Repairing ejector pumps
- Battery Backup Replacement
- Battery Backup Installation
To make sure your residential sump pump is in good working condition, Clear Water Plumbing advises having it examined once a year. Our knowledgeable specialists are able to both identify issues and contribute to reducing the risk of further damage.
It’s crucial to determine the root of the issue and come up with a fix if your sump pump should cease functioning.
Call us before the next major storm strikes to prevent significant damage to your Chicago area home. Letting sump pump troubles go untreated puts your property in danger.
