[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sump pumps are usually installed in the basement to pump out the excess water that might flood it. Often, a pit is specially sunk for them in the lowest point in the basement which they are then placed in. The following are some reasons why you need to install a sump pump in your basement.

To keep the basement and crawl space dry

Keeping the basement dry is one of the major reasons sump pumps are installed. When the pit dug for the pump starts to fill with water threatening to flood the space, the pump gets rid of the water by pumping it out through a pipe directed at the outside of the house. There must be a slope between the pit and the outside of the house where the water is pumped. To prevent the water from flowing back into the house, there is a control valve located between the pump and the outflow pipe. The process is activated by either a float mechanism or a pressure sensor, depending on the type and sophistication of the pump.

To prevent mold and mildew

Mold and mildew are a health hazard to the inhabitants of any house. Since they need moisture to grow and reproduce, keeping the basement dry by installing a sump pump ensures they do not get a chance to grow.

To alert the homeowner when the water is too high

Sometimes the water flow into the house is too high for the sump pump to keep up or maybe it is just not working at that time. Regardless of its state, a sump pump can alert the homeowner of an imminent flooding. The more advanced versions of sump pumps even have the capability to call the homeowner on their cell phone and warn them of an imminent flood. If the homeowner is away from home, they can call a professional plumber to go to the house and deal with the water situation before it gets out of hand. This way, they get to save themselves the trouble of having to deal with the damage done by floodwater.

A working sump pump adds value to your home

A working sump pump is a sign that the house structure is sturdy. Since the sump pump continuously ensures that the basement is dry and is never flooded even in the rainy season, a potential buyer will know that the house structure is in a good condition and therefore listen to a higher offer from you. They will have confidence in the status of the homes overall structure given how much care you have taken of the basement alone.

Sump pumps stabilize the soil

Commercial buildings often use sump pumps to help them stabilize the soil around the building and the soil on top of which the building is erected. This helps keep the building very stable. The pumps are usually installed in areas that have aquifers and tend to allow water to pass through them. With the pumps getting rid of the water, no water can percolate at the base or under the building.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]