Give the Gift of a Dry, Undamaged Basement Space, Install a Sump Pump

In an area surrounded by ocean and climate change makes storm systems stronger and more damaging, people need to consider the best ways to prepare their homes for the possibility of flooding and storm damage. If a home has a basement, it most likely has a sump pit, an area on the floor of the lowest level of the home that is sunken and forces any water that comes in to flow into it. This slight decline and subsequent pit are designed as sump pump basins retaining water and then allowing the pump to remove the water from the home to an area designated by the homeowner. This location can be the sewers or simply a part of the yard or garden. This article will discuss the necessity of sump pumps in basement homes. 

Benefits of Installing a Sump Pump

Because basements are below the ground, they are prime areas for flooding, and it isn't easy to get the water out. The sump pump is the only answer available to homeowners in this situation. Why should someone install a sump pump in their basement? See the reasons below:

• It helps prevent structural damage to the home
• It helps prevent mold and mildew growth
• It helps prevent damage to property stored in the basement
• It completes a job easily that would take hours with a bucket
• It helps prevent electric shock from the unhealthy mix of water and electricity

Submersible Sump Pumps and Pedestal Sump Pumps

There are two main types of sump pumps: submersible and pedestal. These devices perform the same function, but due to their difference in design, they have different pros and cons. Below is a detailed list of the various benefits of the two types of sump pumps.

Submersible Sump Pumps. These sump pumps are so named because they sit inside the sump pit and pull the water directly. The benefits of this pump include:

• More powerful
• Removes water more quickly
• Quieter
• Takes up less space

Pedestal Sump Pumps. The pedestal sump pump is out of the water and connects to the sump pit via a hose. Benefits of this type of pump include:

• Fits into smaller sump pits
• Easier to service
• Lasts longer due to being above the water

What About a Sump Pump Backup?

So a home may have a sump pump plugged in and ready to go, but a storm takes out the power, so when the sump pump is most needed, it cannot work. This is why homeowners may want to look into a backup pump or a combination sump pump. A secondary pump can save a basement from severe damage if the power is out. A battery backup sump pump comes on when it senses water and the loss of power. Combination sump pumps work with direct electricity but switch to battery operation in the case of a power outage.

About Allens Plumbing

For 40 years, Allens Plumbing has stalwartly served the people of Kahului/Maui, HI. Also known as the drain surgeon, the staff of Allens Plumbing will give upfront pricing and excellent personalized solutions. Call today for sump pump service, financing is available.

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