If you have a basement or cellar in your home, chances are you also have a sump pump to help keep it dry during times of increased precipitation or excess groundwater. Making sure your sump pump is functioning properly is vital to preventing flooding and water damage in your home. When it comes to sump pump repair, Mississauga homeowners know they can trust the experts at Gold Medal Plumbing and Drain.
If you’re worried about the reliability or efficiency of your pump, call (647) 546-2635 or fill out our online contact form.
Sump pumps are handy plumbing components that help keep your basement or cellar dry. A series of French drains collect water and pour it into a tank typically located in the basement. The tank is fitted with a motor and pump and turns on when the water in the tank reaches a certain level. The pump pushes water away from the foundation of your home, keeping the basement dry and clean.
If you’re thinking about installing a sump pump in your Mississauga home or you’re looking into a sump pump replacement, it’s important to know about the two main types of pumps.
Here are the main differences between the two models:
These units are best for homeowners that rely on the unit on a regular basis since it pumps water at a higher rate per minute. These pumps can be fully submerged in water without sustaining damage. They are also durable and last longer than other models.
These units are better for homes that will only rely on the unit in emergency situations since it pumps water at a slower rate per minute. Pedestal pumps sit on a pedestal above the tank and cannot be submerged in water.
Each of our clients receives not only quality workmanship but also exceptional customer service with licensed, trustworthy technicians, fully stocked trucks, on-time service, and in-person estimates. We stand behind our work and guarantee your 100% satisfaction.
From sump pump installations to repair services, we have all your needs covered. Call our Mississauga plumbers at (647) 546-2635 to keep your basement dry.
It is illegal (and not a very environmentally or plumbing friendly practice) to connect any rain or ground water to the sewer or a septic tank. IF, however, you do hookup – at the very least put a trap in the line to keep sewer gas out of the house.
If you’ve installed a new fill valve, and are certain that everything else in the toilet is working properly, leaks could very well be high water pressure. If your water pressure is so high that it leaks past a Fluidmaster 400A or another new ballcock (aka: “toilet fill valve”) – then you NEED a pressure reducing valve. Other water pipes, connectors, clothes washing machine hoses and your water heater could leak or break. Best to get a water pressure regulator if your pressure to the house is more than 60 pounds
Yes, drain pipes do dry out and get real rough. Will it clear up with use? Maybe. Is there anything you can really do about it? Not after the fact. Prevention is best here – try to run some water through infrequently used drains every so often to keep this from happening.
When the lowest plumbing fixture in the house overflows when another fixture (like a clothes washing machine) is draining; most commonly the septic tank needs to be pumped, there is a break in the sewer pipe outside the house or the main drain is plugged somewhere. However, the washing machine line could be connected to close to the “suds rinse zone”, meaning the washer waste ties into the waste or soil line of another fixture too close downstream from the problem fixture. What is happening is the water is rushing by the suds at a high velocity, pushing ahead of the suds. Because the fixture is the closest place of relief, the suds will come up into the fixture, even a toilet. The code requires that a washing machine, kitchen sink, shower, and dishwasher line be connected at least 5′ downstream from any fixture branch. This could be just one of many possibilities for the bubbling and backup. We strongly recommend contacting a licensed plumber to help you diagnose your individual situation.