When it rains, it often pours into your basement. It is hard to keep your basement dry, and is impossible to store anything in it, until you have the water situation under control. It may mean that your basement is below the water table, and you need to install a sump pump. Usually tucked away into the corner of your basement, a sump pump will kick on triggered by a float when the water level reaches a certain depth. Usually hard wired into the electrical system of your home, it is automatic and does not require someone to turn it on. During the event of power loss, backup battery systems are recommended. If your basement is below the water table, or floods when it rains, Sump Pumps in Glenview may be the answer to your water troubles.
Usually located in the basement of a home, or in a crawl space, a sump basin is a small reservoir under your home designed to capture water from heavy storms, or saturated soil. When it fills, a sump pump is used to remove the water before it enters your home. There are two types of pumps available. The first is a pedestal pump, with the motor housed on a pedestal above the water level. The second type, a submersible pump, is submerged below the water, with the motor being less obvious. As the water level rises, a float lifts to trigger the switch starting the sump pump motor. Similar to the float found in the water tank of your toilet, it rises and lowers with the water level. When the pump kicks on, the water is pumped into a drain system that removes the water from your home at least 20 feet away.
If you are building a new home, or have an older home that already has a sump pump in place, you can Visit Lakesideplumb.com to locate a licensed and experienced plumber. They have been installing Sump Pumps in Glenview, since the late 1980’s. With experience in installation, repair or replacement, they are the plumbers you need in your list of contacts. Available 24/7 for emergency situations, they are a phone call away. Whatever your plumbing needs, big or small, they can do it all, for you.
