Photo By cveltri at istock The easiest solution to flooding in a basement or first-floor room in your Chattanooga, TN home is a sump pump. A sump pump is usually placed below ground level so that water is encouraged to flow towards it and therefore any potential flooding is averted. While a sump pump is […]
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Photo By ozgurcoskun at istock Many people don’t know what a sump pump is, but the truth is that it can be extremely important. It doesn’t always need to operate, but it is crucial in situations where it is needed. When there is heavy rain in the area surrounding your home, sump pumps are very […]
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Photo By Robin Gentry at istock Most homes in Chattanooga, TN have some pumps installed in the basement. These pumps are a critical part of your plumbing system. If they fail, they can create a plumbing emergency. Water that does not get removed from your home can seep into your foundation, causing it to become […]
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Photo By Sisoje at istock Changes in the world’s climate are producing much heavier rains in many regions, including here in the Chattanooga, TN area. When the water table rises during heavy rains, it’s up to your sump pump to keep your basement dry. In the past, sump pumps didn’t operate very often and a […]
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Photo By ozgurcoskun at istock Sump pumps are a vital component of the plumbing systems in homes. Their work is to regulate the flow of groundwater in the basement and prevent it from flooding your house. It can be irritating and inconvenient to come home and find a pool of water on the flooring, destroying […]
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Photo By Lost_in_the_Midwest at Shutterstock You may have heard of the sump pump. This small but very necessary appliance does not get the credit it deserves. The only time the sump pump comes up in conversation is after heavy rain. If you don’t have a sump pump, you may want to consider getting one. If you […]
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Photo By Willowpix at istock Recent Weather Is Working Sump Pumps Harder According to the National Weather Service, Chattanooga, TN is seeing a lot more rain in 2020, almost 60 percent above normal. The future could hold more of the same, and some of it could wind up in your basement. Metro Plumbing, Heating, and […]
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Photo By Robin Gentry at istock Sump pumps are important additions to every home. Sump pumps will basically turn on automatically whenever they sense water on the ground. Their primary job is to pump out water quickly and efficiently, so that your basement doesn’t flood. Water damage can be quite expensive, and water damage to […]
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Photo By Robin Gentry at istock All sump pumps are prone to failure at some point. Sump pumps are mechanical in nature so therefore they are prone to failure over time. If your sump pump was improperly installed you may experience sump pump failure sooner than later, requiring sump pump services to fix the problem. […]
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Photo By Willowpix at istock Take Care of Your Pump Before the Rains Come When the water’s rising here in the Cleveland, TN area, your sump pump may be the only thing between you and a flooded basement. In some areas, there are multiple possible causes for a high water table, so it’s important to […]
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