Chicago & Villa Park Plumbers: Sump Pumps To the Rescue
You may already know from unfortunate experience how destructive water in your basement can be. Aside from wrecking any possessions you store in your basement, water that gets in from outside can also encourage the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria that can make your family sick.
You may already have a sump pump to protect your Chicago area home from a devastating flood. If you don’t, The Scottish Plumber can help you select the right sump pump for your home, and install it properly so that it works every time – but there’s a catch. sump pump are electric. What if the power goes out?
The Scottish Plumber has the solution. Consider purchasing a battery back-up sump pump. This second pump, because it’s battery operated, runs automatically if the power goes out. You needn’t be home to activate it. Some battery back-up sump pumps turn on immediately when the power goes out; others turn on only when the main pump fails. We recommend the first type – it’s possible that there could be a short delay between the failure of the main pump and the activation of the battery back-up pump, which could allow a significant amount of water to collect in your basement. Choose a battery back-up sump pump that will activate automatically when the power goes out.
Invite The Scottish Plumber to your Chicago area home today to plan for the moment when the waters rise.