Showing posts with label sump pump replacement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sump pump replacement. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Protecting Your Sump Pump in Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is located next to the James River and is 66 miles east of Charlottesville. The economy here is driven by law, finance, and government, and it's well-known for its notable legal and banking firms located downtown. Since it is located so close to the river, homeowners here know how important it is to make sure that their sump pump is in good working order so that they don't ever have to deal with a flooded basement or crawl space.

When you have water in your basement or crawl space, it can cause a myriad of problems. In fact, this moisture can lead to the development of nasty black mold which can make you and your family very sick. What's more is that this moisture can also lead to the deterioration of wooden support beams and floor joists below your home. It goes without saying that this is going to serious jeopardize the structural integrity of your entire home! So how can you be sure that this doesn't happen to you? You need to be sure that your sump pump is working like it should.  

Being small and quiet, sump pumps can be easily forgotten and thus not maintained properly. Though all sump pumps fail eventually, they can also fail before their time comes to get replaced. So, you need to be sure you are properly maintaining them. Seal-Tite is here to help you with all your sump pump maintenance, replacement, and installation work!

Preventing Sump Pump Problems

One great way to protect your home from sump pump failure is to get a battery powered back up pump installed in your basement or crawl space. The back up is there to give you a failsafe way to protect your home if your main pump stops working because of a mechanical failure, or if the power goes out. As soon as the primary pump stops working, the back up will be activated.

Battery Backup Sump Pumps in Richmond, Virginia

Getting a battery backup sump pump in Richmond, Virginia will do a lot to guarantee that you are safe from both main pump failures and power outages, but the benefits go deeper than that. You also have a dry basement, which in turn ensures you are free from premature degradation of your foundation, free from mold and mildew, and free from future headaches and problems.

Contact Seal-Tite today to learn more about the basement and crawl space sump pump services we can provide for you in your Richmond, VA home.
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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Sump Pumps in Newport News, VA

Newport News, VA is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads metro area. Many local residents work at the Huntington Ingalls Shipbui,lding company, or at the joint U.S. Air Force U.S. Army installation at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Newport News is a very historic and interesting place to live, and if you are a homeowner here, you want to do what you can to protect your beautiful home. To ensure your home continues to be a nice place to live in, be sure your sump pump is in good working order so that your basement or crawl space never floods or has any kind of moisture problems.  

Sump pumps are really important in your basement or CS, and without them, you could have serious problems with water when it rains. This can trigger all kinds of issues in your home. From ruining your home's foundation, to turning the area below your home into a breeding ground for mold, to being a literal cesspool of critter waste and other nasty stuff. Without a sump pump, it's very likely you would be living in a home that's full of floating disease carriers, and your foundation is only going to get weaker and weaker as the moisture becomes more and more noticeable and damaging.

Is it Time for Sump Pump Replacement? 

How old is your sump pump? Was it already set up when you moved in? Sump pumps typically have a 10-year lifespan, so if you suspect yours has been around longer than that, maybe it's time to replace it.  If you moved in recently, and have no idea when the existing sump pump was installed, you can inquire with the previous owner or landlord. However, just to be on the safe side, you can check the pump yourself to see if it still works. All you ave to do is get a bucket of water, open the sump pump, and pour the water into the catch bin. If the pump starts working, then all is good. But, if the water starts to overflow, then you need to have the pump inspected to see where the problem is.  

If you need help with your sump pump, be sure to call Seal-Tite today. We can help make sure your pump is working like it should, and if it's not, we can install a replacement for an affordable price.

Having a working sump pump, as well as a reliable back up sump pump, will ensure your basement or crawl space won’t ever get flooded or experience moisture problems.

So be safe and healthy, make sure your sump pump is reliable and working. Please feel free to get in touch with Seal-Tite ASAP for more information or to schedule an appointment for a consultation.
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Monday, December 30, 2013

Inspecting Your Winston-Salem, NC Sump Pump

Winston-Salem, NC a city in Forsyth County has a population of about 229,617, and is a fairly quiet community without any major problems to report of. However, that doesn't mean its homes are problem-free when it comes to moisture, mold, and water damage. Winston-Salem homes' basements can be inundated with water throughout every season of the  year, whether it's from rain or melting snow. So, you need to be sure that the sump pump under  your home is working like it should so that you don't have problems in your basement or crawl space.

Preventing Sump Pump Failure in Winston-Salem, NC

You need to have your sump pump inspected a few times every year to make sure it's working like it should. You can actually do this on your own by pouring some water in the sump pit until the pump begins to cycle. It only takes a couple of minutes and is a very easy thing to do. Don't wait for the waters to come in to find out if your pump is working or not! If you are uncomfortable with this, just call Seal-Tite and we can send a professional to your home to take a thorough look at your sump pumps.

The average life of a sump pump is 10 years, so if yours is older than a decade, it is best to have it replaced ASAP. Also, it is a good idea to have a battery operated back up sump pump installed to make sure you have a second line of defense in case the first pump stops working because of mechanical failure, or if the power goes out during a storm.

To help you replace and install your sump pump (whether primary or back up), call Seal-Tite today!  
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