Found in the lowest part of a home, a sump pump installation is part of any comprehensive basement or crawlspace waterproofing plan. Learn how these simple yet essential devices operate and what makes them so important to home maintenance. Sump pumps come in two basic forms, pedestal and submersible.

How Do Sump Pumps Work & What Are the Benefits?

An Efficient Water Removal Device

When water enters the gravel-lined sump pit or basin, it activates the device’s pressure sensor or float valve. The sensor or valve turns on the motorized impeller to push water out of the pit and away from your home. Water subsequently enters a city drain or returns to the soil to keep the basement from flooding.

These important pumps are available in upright, or pedestal, form where the motor is found above the pump. Pedestal versions are less expensive and easier to access; however, they are also noisier and risk heat-related damage if they get overworked. This is because unlike submersible pumps, pedestal options do not get cooled off by water. Submersible options are completely waterproof, offer quiet operation, and are completely hidden within the basin or pit. However, maintenance tasks take more time because the entire device usually needs to be removed.

Why Do I Need One?

Without quality sump pump installations, basements and crawlspaces are subject to water seepage. Additionally, it only takes about 48 hours for mold and mildew to flourish in dark, damp conditions, causing further damage to belongings and risking health issues such as asthma flare-ups, allergic reactions, headaches, and skin rashes. Left untreated, mold and mildew also cause serious structural damage such as rotted floor framing. Sump pump installations can prevent these issues; ensure yours is connected to a backup generator, so it keeps working in a power outage.

Help keep your basement dry with sump pump installation from Jaco Waterproofing. Renowned as a leading basement and foundation repair contractor in the Cincinnati and Indianapolis areas with over 40 years in business, the company specializes in both residential and commercial waterproofing and repair. To have a professional technician evaluate your specific challenges, call today at (317) 721-9379 for Indianapolis or (513) 738-0084 to reach their Cincinnati and Dayton, OH, location. Visit their website for more information.