Daily Archives: March 27, 2013

When water flows into the sump pit in the basement of your home—whether from storms or natural water movement through the soil—your sump pump is your home’s first line of defense, pumping the water back outside where it belongs.

And since more than 60% of Americans have groundwater beneath their homes, your sump pump plays an important role in getting your  basement dry, your foundation intact, and in preventing damage to your valuables.

Still, what happens when water enters your basement and your electrical power supply shuts off for an extended period of time?  Your main sump pump shuts off, and then it’s out of order until the power returns.

However, with a water-powered back-up sump pump working to support your main pump, you’ll be ready for a power outage of any duration.  Water-powered pumps are maintenance- and worry-free, unlike battery-powered back-up pumps that have limited battery life, usually about 6 hours.

By contrast, water-powered pumps will run for as long as your municipal water supply is operational, and can remove up to 1,324 gallons of water in under one hour.

With spring finally here, now’s the perfect time to schedule installation:  this being the season of April Showers and sometimes even incessant train.

For more information on how to protect your home from basement flooding, contact Almeida  today.  We offer free quotes and fast turn-around for all your home plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs.

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