Homeowners in Ottawa have so many things to worry about, from making sure the dishwasher is working right to choosing the perfect paint colour for the nursery. If it isn’t one thing, it’s another. The lawn mower needs to be oiled, the refrigerator is running, the laundry machine has a funny smell. Some of these things are more serious than others, and at the top of the list in terms of urgent problems is the status of the basement.
If you have ever experienced a flooded basement in the past, you know what an absolute nightmare it can be. To keep the basement dry, one of the wisest investments you can ever make is to install a sump pump, if your home doesn’t have one already. As the name implies, a sump pump is a pump (usually powered by electricity) that pumps water into a sump basin (or sump pit). The sump basin is then emptied safely via a sump discharge pipe. The sump pump takes water from where it shouldn’t be (your basement) and safely stores it in a basin where it can’t do any harm. Especially in wet Ottawa weather, a sump pump can be the difference between peace of mind and a ruined home.
Having a sump pump in your home is just the first step, however. Your sump pump also has to be in good working order to do its job. With the snow/ice melt coming shortly, now is the time to think about these things. Here is what you need to ensure:
Your sump pump will keep you safe, so do your part and make sure it’s in good working order. Your basement will thank you!
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