Professional Sump Pump Repair Edmonton, AB

The best part about a sump pump is that it's foolproof and it doesn't matter if your home is not sitting at a higher elevation than needed or an inclination that would prevent flooding from taking place. Based on a hollow ditch, this mechanical service is placed inside the hole to collect the flow of water and reshuffle it a safe distance away via a connected discharge pipe known as the effluent. Your sump pump gathers liquid from the lowest point of your home only to divert and eventually discard it readily away from your home. A fully functioning sump pump allows water to trickle into its basin until it reaches a threshold level upon which it is triggered through its sensors which activates the sump pump system. Instantly, it will start to pump out extra water through the discharge pipe out of the ditch and well away from your basement.

Our Approved Sump Pump Repair Process

At times a sump pump device becomes defective due to the unit itself or one of its components, such as the switch or a bearing, becoming faulty. Your expert Edmonton plumber can tackle a sump pump repair if it is a repairable unit. Edmonton property owners can opt to no longer live in a marsh bogging them out as they will discover we can make minor quick fixes or even do a total overhaul of their sump pump by upgrading to a new device. Plus, getting a sump pump repair over a replacement can be a worthwhile investment, especially if you’re hoping for a device that’s more hands-off and efficient and you can rest easy knowing that your home is not susceptible to a nerve-wracking flash flood anytime soon.

Sump Pump Units

Generally speaking, sump pumps can be manual or non-power operated or automatic or power-operated. Mr. Rooter Plumbing’s experienced team members can customize the best solution for your Edmonton sump pump repair. Typically, most sump pumps can run on electricity, while water-powered ones serve mostly as backups during a power outage.

Pedestal Pumps: This device is made of a motor and pump with separate assemblies needed. The motor itself sits above the water line and attaches to the pump beneath which is under the water line. They work great for areas with more narrow or limited space and have a long lifespan but the only downside is that they can cause noise pollution by being louder than a submersible pump.

Submersible Pumps: Most modern Edmonton homes have these types of sump pumps installed as they are more reliable. The motor and pump are packaged together, so it’s easy to install this device–simply place it at the bottom of the pit as it chugs along to remove water. The best aspect is submersible pumps don’t clog as easily compared to their counterparts and are more portable and more resistant to rust. The only downside is that the seal of the pump can become corroded over time as water slowly seeps into the motor rendering it ineffective. And so you may require the occasional sump pump repair. Edmonton clients should also note the seal itself also makes repairs difficult, so that’s something to keep in mind.

Sump Pump Versions

Although electricity for your house is its literal lifeblood, it doesn't hurt to have backup options, especially in the case of a thunderstorm that may knock out power lines and result in an outage. There are a couple of sump pump options that run without electrical current and we offer Edmonton sump pump repairs on those units as well.

Water Powered: These devices run entirely based on water pressure. Using a suction pump in conjunction with a sensor valve alongside an ejection output, water is emptied of the basin. As water trickles into the ditch where the sump pump is located, the device’s attached float and valve will immediately open the sesame to allow water to flow through the ejector output, which serves to transfer extra water pressure into a vacuum. Not only is your house saved from a disastrous flood, but a failsafe mechanism will never lose power or reduce its pumping ability just because there’s no electricity. The only thing to be aware of is that because these water-powered devices are solely based on the municipal and home water pressure levels, they can only operate for an indefinite period so long as there is water available. In the case of a power outage, multiple houses will be affected, requiring backup water reserves, so there is still a chance of flooding to occur.

Battery Operated: If you don’t like the idea of relying on pure water to prevent flooding, then we recommend the battery-operated versions. Once water trickles in the ditch and meets the required threshold, the float switch will be turned on, activating the battery. The only thing to be vigilant of is that batteries can become glitchy and also have to be replaced as they get stale so you need a professional Edmonton plumber to assess the battery here and there so you can avoid an Edmonton sump pump repair.

Sump Pump Switches

All sump pumps are paired up alongside a switch system. Switches too can go haywire, and despite most sump pump units already having a switch ready-made with the device, your skilled plumber can confirm if anything is faulty. Mr. Rooter Plumbing’s area of expertise for sump pump repair, Edmonton homeowners will find are reserved for the following types of switches:

Float Switch: This switch consists of a ball that floats up closes a circuit as the basin fills up with water. There are only basic moving mechanical parts, but the float switch relies on an internal sensor to detect rising water levels. Once the switch is booted on it transmits power to the pump turning it on, and as water levels begin to fall below the required threshold the switch is triggered once more, cutting off power to the device.

Electronic Switch: After the water levels reach the required threshold point, the float switch will automatically close off and activate the sump pump. These switches also do not require mechanisms and moving parts but utilize an internal sensor to detect water levels. Simply plug the back of the switch into the device and then into the wall outlet. Just be aware of any power outages, in which case a substitute device may be required.

Diaphragm Switch: This switch is usually found on the device itself or the side of the basin and is triggered via fluctuating pressure levels using a piggyback plug for the motor. As water levels increase in the basin, the contained air pressure builds up and pushes up against the diaphragm. Once the water level has risen to a specified level, the diaphragm switch turns on and the device is activated and starts pumping out water. Once water is completely drained out of the basin and left bone dry, the pump stops.