Sometimes a sump pump unit or sump pump switch itself are faulty—this is where your skilled sump pump installation company comes to the rescue for sump pump repair. Mississauga homeowners can choose not to live in a wetland any longer by scheduling a service appointment for whatever kind of unit they have with Mr. Rooter Plumbing.
Sump Pump Units
Typically sump pumps are either power-operated or non-power-operated. Mr. Rooter Plumbing can fix both of these types of pumps.
Here are some common electricity-based types found in Mississauga homes:
- Pedestal Pumps: This consists of a motor and pump with separate and individual assemblies required. The motor sits atop the ditch and connects to the pump inside the ditch through a hose. A hose then transports water through the effluent. Although they run just as smoothly as their other electronic counterparts and have longer lifespans, they can also be noisier.
- Submersible Sump Pumps: Most likely, you will see this installed in most modern homes as it’s easy to install and more dependable; plus, the motor and pump come together as a package from one manufacturer. The unit is simply placed at the bottom of the ditch and quietly bumbles along, and best of all, because a submersible sump pump unit is engulfed underground, it doesn't clog as easily as pedestal versions.
For some crises like a disastrous hailstorm, using a unit that runs on electricity may not be an option. It’s always best to have backup pumps in case of a power outage, and our expert technicians can take care of both sump pump repairs for those types of devices, too, including those that are:
- Water Powered: These solely operate based on water pressure as water-powered units use a suction pump alongside a sensor valve and ejection output to empty out your ditch. As water flows into the ditch, it will lift the attached float, and the valve will open to allow water to flow through the ejector output, whose sole purpose is to transition added pressure into a vacuum. This is a lifesaver from costly flood damage to your basement, and we don’t recommend going without it.
- Battery Operated: Although less of a convenience, it’s good to have a spare. Once the water begins to trickle past the threshold into the ditch, the float switch will be triggered and activate the battery. The only downside is that batteries can go haywire or get juiced out, and you’ll need your expert plumber to evaluate the battery a few times per year.
Sump Pump Switches
Many sump pump units are also paired with a switch system. Sometimes a switch can be faulty too, and although most units already come pre-installed with a switch system, your plumber can double-check it for any malfunctions. Mr. Rooter Plumbing is experienced with providing repairs and sump pump maintenance for all of the following types of switches.
- Pressure Switch: Pretty straightforward, as water rises in the ditch, the sensor valve detects water levels and triggers the pressure switch.
- Float Switch: Most typical, like a pulley and lever, it just lifts as the ditch fills with water.
- Electronic Switch: Once the water level reaches a threshold point, the float switch closes off and activates the unit by default.
- Diaphragm Switch: This switch will be found tagged to the body or side of the ditch and is activated by pressure via a piggyback plug for the motor.
