Floods are becoming more frequent and severe depending on where in our area you live. With storms happening this time of year, it’s only normal to be nervous about the next time your crawlspace starts to flood with water. And if you’re located right near an aquifer or at the bottom of a valley, a flooded crawlspace is practically an assurance.
But sump pumps change that reality and give us a scientific solution to flooding. These systems can simply remove the water that floods your crawlspace and send it somewhere else, either over the ridge to the aquifer or to your local garden for nourishment.
And when you purchase this system with us, you can also enjoy our sump pump services in Bellingham throughout the lifespan of the system. So, let’s talk about how specifically a sump pump might protect your home from flooding.
The Problems With Constant Flooding
Flooding is an issue with two important things that often mesh together in unfortunate ways. First, you’ve got rainfall, which can come in many different forms but our area sees downpours that are pretty hard. Depending on how much rain is falling and the timespan of the rain, it can cause inches of water to head directly into aquifers or to run toward the lowest point of gravity.
Then, mix this rain with gravity which pulls it downward, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster depending on where your home is. Sure, your kitchen might be situated high above the ground with windows that overlook your yard, but your crawlspace is underground and might be susceptible to flooding. Depending on how deep your crawlspace is, the position of your house, and the amount of rainfall we get, you could be in serious trouble. Without a sump pump, there’s not much you can do to protect your crawlspace from this issue.
How a Sump Pump Works
So, introducing this new and incredible piece of technology–the sump pump. How does it work? Here’s a step by step breakdown.
- First, as the water heads toward your crawlspace, which is the lowest point of gravity, it goes into a pit that’s called the sump.
- Water collects in the pit while the pump activates through an automated electrical switch that turns on when it detects water in the sump.
- The pump then pushes the water out of the pit and siphons it somewhere else. This can be somewhere that’s lower than your crawlspace, like on the other side of a hill, or somewhere the ground or aquifer will absorb the rainfall like in a garden or a pond.
This process just gets repeated as long as it has to, keeping your crawlspace dry. And if you’ve got a finished crawlspace, this means you can use this room for whatever you want while the rainfall gets siphoned somewhere else. You can even have electrical equipment down there that’s completely protected from the elements!
Don’t Forget Maintenance and Repairs!
Since a sump pump is a preventative system that protects your home, it should be well-maintained and repaired when needed. Our team can be your go-to experts for sump pump repairs when the time comes.
Our team of Home Performance Experts has served the I-5 corridor from Blaine to Marysville, Oak Harbor to Concrete, and the San Juan Islands since 1972 with a mission of Improving Lives™. We look forward to serving you too! Contact Barron Plumbing today for sump pump work.