A sump pump is a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a sump pit

Sump pumps are installed in basements where flooding maybe seen as a problem, Sump pumps send water away from a house to any place where it no longer presents a problem, such as a storm drain or a dry well.

There are  two types of sump pumps: a pedestal pump and a submersible pump. The pedestal pump's motor is mounted above the pit. The submersible pump is entirely mounted inside the pit.

Sump tanks and sump pumps must be maintained. which means examining equipment every year. Sump pumps, being highly mechanical, will fail eventually, which could lead to a flooded basement requiring costly repairs.

Basement Solutions Vancouver can examine your sump pump and clean it of dirt, gravel, sand, and other debris should be removed to increase efficiency and extend the life of the pump. These obstructions can also decrease the pump's ability to drain the sump, and can allow the sump to overflow. The check valve can also jam from the debris.