Sump Pumps
Don't let spring showers bring you a flood!
Kansas City Sump Pump Service
Kansas City Sump Pump Service
A sump pump is designed to pump water through a discharge pipe and away from your home's foundation. When a sump pump fails, the result is often a flooded basement and expensive water damage. It doesn't take a lot of water to cause major problems. A small amount of standing water on your basement floor can quickly turn into a nasty mold problem.
You don't have to wait until you have a wet basement to address your sump pump problems. It helps to understand common problems and then avoid them by performing regular maintenance and inspections. If you do run into an issue with your sump pump contact the experts at Genesis Plumbing today for an estimate!
Choose a Sump Pump With the Right Features
1. Find the Right Sized Sump Pump
If your sump pump isn't the right size, it might not be able to handle high volumes of water, which can leave you with a flooded basement. Sometimes a single pump isn't enough if you live in an area that receives heavy rainfall. If you're unsure of the specifications you might need, contact a professional.
2. How Much Power is Needed?
A sump pump can burn out because of a faulty float switch or an overworked, under-powered pump. Cheap pumps made with inexpensive materials and components are prone to failure, especially when they’re needed most during extremely wet weather.
If an emergency
strikes and you end up with a flooded basement, contact an expert right away to mitigate the damage. Genesis Plumbing
will give you a free estimate!
3. Run Regular Sump Pump Tests
Check the Intake: When the intake becomes clogged, this prevents the pump from extracting water from the sump pit or sump liner.
Check the Discharge Pipe: The discharge pipe is what carries water from your sump pump to outside the home. The pipe can become clogged with dirt, rocks, roots and other debris. In the wintertime, any water in the discharge line can freeze and clog the system.
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Cold temperatures can wreak havoc on both outdoor and indoor plumbing. That’s why it’s imperative to take some precautionary steps before Winter in order to prevent a frozen pipe catastrophe. Outdoor water valves You’ll want to make sure all outdoor water valves are turned off and all hoses are empty and detached. Hoses should be stored for Winter and insulated covers added to spigots. These can be found at your local hardware store or provided by your trusted plumber. Open cabinet doors For pipes that run along the exterior of your home, it’s a good idea to open cabinets under faucets during freezing spells to help keep the pipes at room temperature. Close crawl space vents and garage door Open spaces such as the crawl space can allow cold air to get in and affect nearby pipes. Be sure to block off any spaces that are open to outside air and keep your garage door closed as much as possible when the temperature is below freezing. Thermostat You’ll want to keep your thermostat at a regular temperature to prevent fluctuations that could affect your plumbing. If you leave town for a winter vacation, keep your thermostat set to at least 55 degrees to prevent freezing. Insulate pipes Pipe insulation is another good way to ensure your pipes remain in good working condition all year long. This can be done on your own using pipe sleeves or fiberglass insulation strips from your local hardware store or you can call us in for professional help. If you’re going to DIY this project, be sure you use protective wear when handling fiberglass insulation and accurately measure and cut the protective materials to fit the pipes securely. If the task of winterizing your pipes seems a bit daunting or you just don’t have the time, give our experienced team at Genesis Plumbing a call and we’ll handle it for you.
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