Be Prepared in Edmonton with a Sump Pump Battery Backup

Your sump pump is one of those elements you may not consider until you need it—then you count on it to be operating as it should. Some homes with basements or crawl spaces are protected from ground water damage by a network of drainage pipes around the foundation. The pipes direct water into a shallow pit, or sump, where a sump pump pushes the water out and away from the house through a discharge pipe. A damaged or broken pump can rapidly allow water to overflow the sump and ravage your basement. 

Although rather simple, a sump pump is one of the most critical and ignored disaster prevention devices in a home. Sump pumps work regularlyl each time water fills the sump, making them easy to forget about. While normally very reliable, it is only as good as the power that keeps it functioning.
 

When this simple system gives out, the results can be ruinous, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage, daily disruptions caused by major repair work and higher insurance premiums for years to come. So spending some time and money on averting failure makes a lot of sense. That’s the appeal of sump pump battery backup systems—no matter what the source of the pump failure, a backup system will save the day. 

Advantages of battery backup systems 

• Simple to maintain
 
• Basic installation 
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Unlike water-powered systems, battery backup systems function when there’s no water supply 

• Operational during power outages 
 

Considerations for battery backup systems 

• Battery may run down before power is restored 
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Battery water levels must be checked every few months
 
• Battery terminals must be cleaned twice a year 

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Battery must be replaced every five years (and costs approximately $100) 

So, when your sump pump starts acting odd, call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning to check out your issue and help you decide on new sump pump installation, repair or replacement for your Edmonton home.