{"id":522,"date":"2017-07-10T11:00:53","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T15:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=522"},"modified":"2017-07-05T18:25:20","modified_gmt":"2017-07-05T22:25:20","slug":"know-about-sump-pumps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/know-about-sump-pumps\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Know about Sump Pumps?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Should-You-Know-about-Sump-Pumps-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"know-about-sump-pumps\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Should-You-Know-about-Sump-Pumps-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Should-You-Know-about-Sump-Pumps-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/What-Should-You-Know-about-Sump-Pumps.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>While some homeowners rarely, if ever, have to worry about their homes flooding, it\u2019s become pretty common in areas such as ours. Because of this, it\u2019s imperative that our homes be equipped with the right tools to get water out of our properties quickly\u2014something you\u2019ll only get from a quality sump pump system.<\/p>\n<p>For superior <a href=\"\/service-areas\/winnetka-il-plumbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sump pump services in Winnetka, IL<\/a>, you can simply reach out to us. In the meantime, we\u2019ve shared some facts about sump pumps below, to help you better understand their function and their necessity.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Not All Sump Pumps Are Equal<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s likely that you think nearly any sump pump will do the job. But actually, some models are built differently, and may not serve your home\u2019s purpose. There are two main types of sump pumps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Pedestal Pump: <\/strong>Perches above a sump pit, with a hose leading in.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Submersible Pump:<\/strong> A waterproof case sits in the pit, pumping water out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these models come with their own unique pros and cons. It\u2019s typically recommended that you invest in a submersible pump, as it is unobtrusive noise-wise, versus the pedestal pump.<\/p>\n<h2>Always Have a Backup<\/h2>\n<p>A battery backup will ensure that water can still drain from your basement in the case that the power should fail. We typically recommend having multiple sump pumps as well, for further assurance of protection from flooding.<\/p>\n<h2>Maintenance Should Never Be Ignored<\/h2>\n<p>Routine maintenance of your sump pump helps you avoid a catastrophe when inclement weather hits. We suggest checking your sump pump on your own as often as you can\u2014a quick test about once a month\u2014and having a full inspection conducted on a quarterly basis. Here are the items that should be checked during sump pump maintenance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The drainpipe leading out of the home\u2014excessive buildup may require cleaning.<\/li>\n<li>The electrical components of the pump to ensure there\u2019s no wiring damage.<\/li>\n<li>Any mechanical failures such as a stuck float or check valve.<\/li>\n<li>Pump checks\u2014pour a bucket of water into the pit to ensure that water moves out quickly enough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be sure to call our professional plumbers if you notice any signs of trouble!<\/p>\n<h2>Eventually, Your Sump Pump Will Quit<\/h2>\n<p>Someday, no matter how much maintenance and care you put into your sump pump system, it\u2019s going to fail. Even the most professionally installed sump pumps have a lifespan of approximately 10 years, so we recommend replacing yours well before this date. This way, you\u2019ll ensure you have a new sump pump in good working order.<\/p>\n<p>If your sump pump is nearing the end of its lifespan, you fear it is experiencing operational problems, or you don\u2019t have a sump pump and want to learn more about its benefits, our professionally trained and highly experienced plumbers are here to help.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>For expert plumbing service, installations, or maintenance <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact Reliance Plumbing Sewer &amp; Drainage, Inc.<\/a> Our knowledgeable plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Rely on Reliance!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve shared some facts about sump pumps below, to help you better understand their function and their necessity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[81],"tags":[116,117,109],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/522"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=522"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/522\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":524,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/522\/revisions\/524"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}