Benefits of a Back-up Sump Pump

The key to maintaining a dry basement is prevention – as in, doing whatever it takes to keep water from entering or redirecting back outdoors. Otherwise, you could be facing costly home repairs not to mention damage to valuable items.

Here’s one way to beef up basement protection – have a main sump pump installed. It’s your first line of protection to get water out as fast as it comes in. Main pumps, however, have one limitation: they run on electricity. So, should you lose power, or your pump fail for any reason, water will continue to enter and stay in your basement until the matter is resolved.

That’s why it’s time to consider installing a back-up sump pump. There are two main types: water- and battery-powered. That means neither runs on electricity, and yet both types turn on automatically should your main pump stop working for any reason. As such, no time is lost in removing water from your basement.

Water-powered back-up pumps can remove more than 1,300 gallons of water per hour from your basement. Better yet, they just keep operating until there’s no water left or your main pump starts working again.

By comparison, battery-powered pumps can be used in most homes, giving them greater versatility. Depending on the model you purchase, a battery pump can remove up to 3,000 gallons of water per hour. Plus, since they generally use the same discharge pipe as a main pump, installation is a breeze.

To learn more about protecting your basement and valuables from indoor flooding, contact Best Choice Plumbers today. We have the right solution for every size and style of home.