We live in times of changing and more severe weather – the kind that brings with it added and longer-lasting rainfall.
Among all the damage these storms can cause, Your Basement and the items it holds can be in for an increasingly rough ride – especially if your home or neighborhood is already prone to flooded basements and the collateral damage that can result.
The Case for Sump Pumps
As you know, the ground can absorb only so much water. After reaching its saturation point, it will either pool up on your lawn or try its best to gain entry to neighborhood basements…perhaps even yours.
If your foundation isn’t properly sealed or your home is otherwise ill-equipped to keep out the rain, here’s the next best thing: the dual protection of a main sump-pump and back-up sump pump.
If you already have a main pump, now’s the time to pour some water into the sump, turn on the pump, and then make sure it’s working properly.
If not, Norhio Plumbing can quickly and efficiently install one for you. Still, as effective as they are, main pumps run on electricity. That means if you should lose power, the pump shuts off and the water pours in – unless, that is, you have the added protection of a back-up sump pump.
Two Types of Back-up Pumps
There are two types of backup sump pumps: water-powered and battery-powered. While there are advantages and disadvantages to both, either one gives you the added protection you need to keep your basement dry and your personal belongings damage-free.
- Turns on once your main pump shuts off, no matter what the reason. That means no time lost in removing water from your basement.
- Can run indefinitely provided water pressure is available. Battery pumps will run for just a day or two without a replacement battery.
- Simple design with fewer moving parts than battery pumps – that means longer equipment life.
- On average, they can pump up to 2,400 gallons of water per hour.
One Pump Plus One More Equals Potentially Huge Savings
The combination of a main and back-up sump pump can work wonders to prevent damage to your home and personal belongings. Think of it this way: the average residential claim for a flooded basement is $30,000 which is not covered in most standard homeowner’s insurance policies.
Think about now and think about the near future. Are you concerned about the harm Mother Nature can heap upon you? Then contact Norhio Plumbing today to request a basement inspection so we can recommend the right combination of sump pumps for you.
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