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Do I Need a Sump Pump Backup System?

October 17, 2022
Category: Sump Pump

If you have a sump pump in your home, you likely know how important it is. A sump pump works to remove water in areas prone to flooding, typically basements and cellars. Without sump pumps, many Maryland cellars and basements would be rendered inoperable. But what happens if your sump pump fails? Or if there’s […]

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What Is a Sump Pump?

October 10, 2022
Category: Sump Pump

Flooded basements would be all too common if it weren’t for a device called a “sump pump”. Your home’s sump pump is constantly working to protect your home from flooding. Most of the time, homeowners don’t even know they have one until a storm makes them work overtime. Here’s what you need to know about […]

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Get an Emergency Sump Pump System Installed Before a Damaging Event

June 10, 2022
Category: Sump Pump

Installing a sump pump is the single most sensible thing one can do to prevent flooding and subsequent water damage to their home. These pumps prevent flooding by collecting water buildup near a building and dispersing it away from the building. Here’s why installing an emergency sump pump system before a damaging event occurs is […]

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How to Clean Your Sump Pump 

March 26, 2021
Category: Sump Pump

Your sump pump plays a significant role in protecting your home’s foundation from flooding. That’s why it’s important that it’s always clean and in good working condition. Keeping it clean will keep the pump working properly and help you avoid expensive damages. Here’s an easy, step-by-step guide to cleaning your sump pump: 1. Turn Off […]

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Plumbing Maintenance for Your Home’s Sump Pump

January 23, 2020
Category: Sump Pump

Whether you know it or not, your sump pump that is located in the basement of your home is always working efficiently to prevent water damage and flooding. It is often overlooked, but if this pump is neglected, it can mean serious damage to your home that can be very costly to repair. Knowing what […]

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How to Handle a Flooded Basement

March 5, 2019
Category: Sump Pump

If your basement floods after a heavy rain, then it’s time to take action before you lose property or before someone gets seriously hurt. A little flooding may not seem like a big deal, but a lot can be seriously dangerous. Let’s take a look at the steps you should take when your basement floods. […]

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Warning Signs for Your Sump Pump

November 14, 2018
Category: Sump Pump

Sump pumps are great for basements that are prone to flooding, as their main purpose is to send water away from the home to a place where it is no longer problematic, like a well or storm drain. But like anything else in your home, your sump pump needs maintained properly or it can fail […]

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Plumbing Prep for the Fall

September 19, 2018
Category: Sump Pump, Water Heater

Every season there are different home maintenance tasks that should be done to help ensure your home stays in tip top shape throughout the year. Let’s look at some plumbing prep that should be done each fall before the temperature drops. After all, preventative maintenance is often the best way to ensure your plumbing’s longevity. Turn the […]

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Is my Sump Pump Running too Often?

March 2, 2018
Category: Sump Pump

Having a sump pump in your home is a great way to prevent water from making its way into your home during a hard rain or heavy snow. Occasionally homeowners run into an issue where their sump pump runs too frequently, for no apparent reason. There are several causes of this issue, each stemming from […]

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Have you Tested your Sump Pump Lately?

January 3, 2018
Category: Sump Pump

The purpose of a sump pump is to remove accumulated water from the basement of your home in order to prevent flooding and water damage. Like most plumbing fixtures in your home, it’s a good habit to test your sump pump regularly to ensure it’s working properly. Avoid the Mess Because we cannot accurately predict […]

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