Sump Pump Service Benefits

 

Sump Pump: The Unsung Basement Hero

Basements tend to be some of the more challenging spaces of any home. One of the particular difficulties that many owners encounter is water in the basement. The geographical location of the house has a lot to say about whether or not a basement takes on water.

In addition, the problem is usually experienced by an entire neighborhood. One of the more common methods of eliminating the issue involves the operation of a sump pump.

What Is a Sump Pump?

A sump basin is merely just a space dug below the foundation of a home to collect water that runs underneath. The basin is emptied by a pump that diverts the water to another harmless location away from the building.

The actual sump pump is the device that takes the liquid from the basin and pushes it into a pipe which diverts it into a storm sewer or other location. The units generally operate on a float switch to automatically turn on when the basin reaches a certain height.

The Benefits of a Sump Pump

The system prevents water from building up around the foundation of the building. The main benefit is not having water flow into the basement and causing all sorts of havoc, but other benefits include a reduction in humidity, which eliminates strange aromas and prevents mold and mildew. The lack of water is the key to keeping the humidity low in this area of the house.

Why Homes Need a Sump Pump

Buildings that lack sufficient drainage around the foundation or footer can require a sump pump to offset the flow of water during storm events or general damp locations. While fairly common in older construction, the need for a pump is generally determined by the property layout.

Basements of homes that sit at the bottom of a hillside or some type of grade can become collection centers for water. Since the sump is lowest part of the building, the water will collect in that location instead of running through the walls or floor of the basement.

In short, sump pumps have a place in homes across the country. With a periodic inspection, the units can run for years virtually worry free.

Of course, these specialized basement flood prevention appliances need to be properly cared for as well. In any event, the payoff for having an effective and properly sized unit in place is immeasurable to homes of any size and age.

Hindsight is always 20/20, don’t wait until it’s too late to protect your home. To install or repair a sump pump in your San Diego home, call the experts of 1-800-anytyme at (760) 477-2222.