Colorado Springs Plumbing is the #1 Resource for Sump Pump inspection & Repairs

Have a sump pump failure? Contact us to inspect your sump pump and prevent water overflow damage.

Some leaks are easy to find. If you see water where it is not supposed to be or can trace a dripping sound to its source, you know you have a problem that needs to be repaired.

We provide the highest quality Sump Pump repair or replacement and are here when you need us!

Even a small amount of water can create a large amount of issues. Moisture in the lower levels of your home can become dangerous, especially if you get a mold colony growing to cause a mold infestation. Even a small flood can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Mold and mildew can take over and create problems in no time, even with a tiny amount of standing water.

Proper sump pump maintenance is the key. There is no such thing as “lifetime” of a sump pump. Sump Pumps can last anywhere from 3-20 years, but even with good maintenance, the lifespan averages about 10-15 years.

How does a sump pump work?

In the lowest part of your basement or crawlspace, a hole is dug where the sump pump sits and filters out water. As the sump pit fills up, the pump turns on and moves the liquid out of the pit through pipes that run away from the foundation of your home into an area where it can drain, such as a municipal storm drain or a dry well. One-way valves, called check valves, will keep water from re-entering back into your home.

Sump pumps are generally powered by just plugging into your main household current. Since the pump is near water, or in water (in case of a failure), there should be some type of circuit interrupter to prevent electrocution.

Most residential sump pumps turn on automatically from a pressure sensor or float activator, and the pressure sensor activates as water builds up thus creating more pressure than air prompting the pump to turn on. Float activators have a ball that floats on top of the water, moving the arm as the water level rises – similar to the one in your toilet tank.

Once the motor is activated, the turns, causing a  centrifugal force, and the spinning impeller forces the water towards the sides of the pipe, creating a low-pressure center while the spinning action pushes it through the pipe.

All of these parts work together to keep your home/basement/crawlspace dry. In most cases, everything tends to go smoothly, but these parts need to work together and if one thing quits working, or some type of outside force comes in and causes disruption, things can get back quickly.