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Avatar for Jarboe's Plumbing Heating and Cooling
Jarboe's Plumbing Heating and Cooling
4.3(
363
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Sump Pump - Repair or Replace

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are a bit pricey, but you get what you paid for, and the service was great and they did an awesome job! Very professional and answered any questions that we had about our sump pump. Definitely would recommend to anyone!"
Earning Your Trust
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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KCS Foundation And Waterproofing Specialists
4.7(
15
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Sump Pump - Repair or Replace

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

KCS is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Basement waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Aprilaire Dehu
Perimeter Drain

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
4.4(
17
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Sump Pump - Repair or Replace

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. They cam within a day of when I called, assessed and fixed one problem, installed a new water heater the same day, and returned the next day to install new pipes above the water heater. The plumbers were polite, professional, and explained clearly what they were doing. Pricing was very reasonable and I also have a yearly service contract. Office personnel were also friendly and knowledgeable. Will only use them from now on."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Sump Pump Installation questions, answered by experts

A sewage ejector pump is necessary if you have any plumbing fixtures, such as a bathroom, laundry room, or sink, located below the level of your home's main sewer line. Standard plumbing relies on gravity to drain wastewater and solid waste into the municipal sewer system or a septic tank. For fixtures below this level, like those in a basement, gravity cannot move the waste upward. The ejector pump provides the force needed to pump the sewage up to the main line. Without one, wastewater from below-ground fixtures would back up, potentially causing a sewage overflow and flooding. If all of your plumbing is on the main floor or higher, gravity is sufficient and an ejector pump is not needed.

If you have a self-cleaning washing machine but you’re still seeing lint, your water pump filter might be clogged. To clean it, you should unscrew the drain hose, then remove the water pump filter. From there, you can inspect it and clean it with warm water before replacing it. Check to be sure your washing machine is functioning by running a short cycle. 

You shouldn’t shower while a sump pump isn’t working. Although household wastewater isn’t supposed to go into the sump pit, it’s best to wait to shower until your sump pump is running properly and able to move excess water out of the basement. If you need to shower when the sump pump isn’t working, aim for a short shower.

You should be fine. Most high-grade grinder pumps have a 24-hour holding capacity within the tank. You can continue to use the facilities so long as the power outage does not stretch into days. In a worst-case scenario, attach a generator to the grinder pump, providing it has sufficient electric capacity.

If your sump pump isn’t engaging, it might be clogged with dirt and debris. Check to see if the fitting lid is loose and has been letting debris in. Next, check the float and make sure it’s not obstructed by rust or gunk, which results from insufficient maintenance. Tangled wires or damaged switching systems can also stop your sump pump from engaging.

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