A sump pump is an important piece of equipment. For a few hundred dollars, it protects your investment in your home. It is vital that the pump be properly installed and well maintained.
In addition to keeping the pump working right, you ought to find out why water is getting into your basement. There may be something you can do to help. Gutters that are clogged or not installed properly may be allowing water into your home. Make sure you check it out or get professional help.
A properly installed and well maintained sump pump system may well last for years. Just keep the area clear and free of debris. If you do need to replace the pump, it’s not too hard. You might could handle it yourself. Just be careful with the dangerous combination of water and electricity. And if you are not up to it, your plumber will be able to help you.
Now if you are in need of an entire sump pump installation, that’s a much bigger job. You must check local code for installation requirements. A low point must be determined and proper drainage must be assured. A shoddy installation or an incomplete system may fail and allow severe damage to your home.
Any time you have water in your basement, you should consider the possibility of damage to your walls and floors. You should get help if you are not very knowledgeable.
If your pump is properly installed but just needs replacement, you might consider that a job you can do. But if you need an entire system, you really ought to consider consulting a professional contractor. They will be worth the price. You must be able to count on your sump pump to function well in an emergency.
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