Have You Been Considering Installing a Sump Pump In Your Poughkeepsie Home?

10/12/2020 (Permalink)

Sump pumps can be a huge help in keeping water damage at bay in your basement or crawl space.

For houses with basements, crawl spaces or in low-lying areas, installing a sump pump is a smart way to significantly reduce the likelihood that you will experience a flood—but it can be difficult to know where to begin.

Understanding the different types of sump pumps is key to picking the best model for your
needs in order to prevent the headache of water damage in your home.

An Overview of the Types of Sump Pumps You Can Install

-Pedestal Sump Pumps-

Pedestal sump pumps are a compact solution, ideal for small spaces where a submersible
pump and piping may not fit well inside the area. Pedestal sump pumps have a high-mounted
motor that sits above the water basin, which makes for easy troubleshooting and maintenance.
These motors are not waterproof, so it is important that they are mounted in such a way that there is no chance of them becoming wet.

-Submersible Sump Pumps-

With a submerged design, a submersible sump pump is basically the inverse of a pedestal
sump pump. Though larger, it is quieter and less invasive, with the added bonus of being
considered safer for households with children as there is less to tinker with by curious hands.
The submersible sump pump detects when the water is at a certain level in the pit and knows to
kick on, which is similar to how a pedestal pump works—but a submersible pump is generally
preferred, as they are known to be longer-lasting and require less maintenance with time.

-Battery Backup Sump Pumps-

A sump pump that is backed up with a battery can either be of a submersible or pedestal style,
but does not rely on your home’s electricity grid to operate. While these styles are typically more
costly upfront, they have the distinct benefit of continuing to do their job even if a storm knocks
out your power. Considering that storms are some of the biggest culprits of flooding to basements and crawl spaces, it might be worth considering these as a long-term investment.

**Check with your insurance carrier, some have specifics in regards to broken sump pumps and having generator or power back ups that you might not be aware of.**

If you’ve experienced water damage in your crawl space or your basement, you can count on us to take care of it quickly. Get in touch to learn more about our water damage restoration process that can work in any space.