Why Do I Need A Sump Pump?

You may be asking, what's a sump pump? Many homeowners have never heard of a sump pump—let alone considered installing one in their most prized possession, their home! Sump pumps can be beneficial to homeowners that have a history of flooding. A sump pump is a specific device that removes water from the lowest part of your home (such as a basement, crawl space, cellar, etc) and takes the water to outside of your home. Sump pumps can be key to preventative maintenance and with proper installation, are considered one of the best ways to prevent water damage. There are few different types of sump pumps, including primary and backup pumps, and submersible and pedestal pumps. A home should have both a primary and backup sump pump, the backup sump pump is critical in case of a power outage. A submersible sump pump is a submersible device that is installed in a sump pit at the lowest point of a home, such as a basement, cellar, or crawl space. When water collects in the sump pit after heavy rainfall or other flooding and once the water reaches a specific level, the sump pump's float mechanism activates and the pump starts removing water from the sump pit and drains it away from the home to help prevent water damage, mold, moisture accumulation, mildew, etc.