"I hired Earl Pruitt to fix my pump. The technician was wonderful. Very professional. He walked me through everything. He worked quickly and throughly. Went the extra mile to make sure all areas were up and running before leaving. I was extremely pleased with his service. I would recommend them. Thank you Leslie Paolilli [email protected]"
"Sam Boutros was extremely friendly and courteous. I commend him for his top-notch professionalism for going above and beyond. My sump pump needed to be replaced. He was not in a hurry - He showed all the options available and the quotes before anything was done. Price was fair."
"Bryan from Garrett Plumbing is FANTASTIC ! I made an appointment to have a new kitchen sink & faucet installed and Bryan was here the very next day. On-time & courteous & professional & knowledgeable is how I would describe Bryan. Just an all around nice guy & gets the job done correctly the first time & in record time. I absolutely recommend Garrett Plumbing & Bryan. If you are making an appointment with Garrett I would definitely request Bryan for all of your plumbing needs. Thank you. Tommy Baker"
"Costa Plumbing exceeded my expectations with the installation of my new water heater. They were professional, punctual, and knowledgeable, making the entire process seamless. They took the time to answer my questions, ensured the installation was done correctly, and left my home clean and tidy. I’m thoroughly impressed with their quality of work and outstanding customer service. I would confidently recommend Costa Plumbing to anyone in need of reliable plumbing services."
"Very professional, located and handled the issue with our sump pump drain line blockage within hrs. But not only that then went the extra mile to prevent the blockage from ever occurring again in the future and making a whole new drain line above ground so it doesnâ t get blocked with mud with the Florida rain. The gentleman Marty is very service oriented and has a very high care factor."
"Apex Plumbing employees, James and Zach, came to my house to repair a water leak that stopped all water service to my house. James came and cleared the lawn covering my pipes. Then Zach came, located the leak and replaced the water pipe serving my house. Unfortnately, The meter showed a continuing leak. James crawled under my house and found an unknown second leak. They eliminated that pipe leak under my house. I now have full water service to my house with no more leaks. Thank you Zach and James for a complete repair of known and unknown leaks. Good job!"
"Installers were very easy to work with. They worked hard installing a French drain and added some length at no additional cost. They also removed and took away old drains that weren't useful. I will hire this company again to install another drain."
Sump Pump Installation questions, answered by experts
The most common cause of a clogged sump pump is natural debris buildup. As water enters the sump pit, it can carry small pieces of debris that build up over time, or the debris can get caught in the filter. If you forget to cover the pit after cleaning the sump pump and pit, debris can also collect in the pit. Corrosion on the metal discharge pipe can also clog the pump. Additionally, if your pipes freeze, it can prevent water from draining properly and cause a clog.
A sump pump should be placed at least three feet deep in a pit. The rim of the sump pump basin should be level with your basement floor. If you find your pit is too deep, you can fill the bottom with gravel until the rim of the sump pump is flush with the floor.
If you’re wondering if your home even needs a sump pump, consider whether you’ve struggled with flooding issues in the past. If your house is in a flood-prone area, your yard has poor drainage, or you’ve dealt with any other water problems, then it’s likely well worth it to replace your old sump pump with a new one.
Most sump pumps come with power cords that can be plugged into an outlet, but there are options that can be hardwired into a home’s electrical system. Either way, it’s smart to have a backup power supply in case the electricity goes out during a storm. That way, the sump pump can keep running and removing water from the sump pit.
A small sump pump running infrequently uses an average of 10 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month. The average cost for electricity is $0.171 per kWh. The size and use frequency affect how much electricity it uses. Sump pumps average one-third to one horsepower (hp) motors. One hp is equal to 745.7 watts. Watts multiplied by the time your pump is running divided by 1,000 equals your average kWh. Multiply kWh by your average cost of electricity. In areas with high rain or a marsh basin, the average cost can be as high as $15-$25 a month.
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