When you need a sump pump in Sparks, NV, work with Gibson Plumbing & Mechanical plumbing company to guide you through our installation process. Sump pumps keep your basement or crawlspace dry, preventing the disastrous effects of flooding caused by heavy rainfall and underground pipe bursting. You might think installing one of these pumps is a perfect weekend DIY job, but it’s not—not if you want the confidence knowing it will do its job next time it rains. At Gibson Plumbing & Mechanical, we guarantee our sump pump installation services, ensuring the system works as intended from day one.

    The Sump Pump Installation Process

    Sump pumps perform a few critical functions. First, they prevent flooding by removing water before it breaches your basement or the home’s lowest level. Second, they protect your belongings and your home’s infrastructure, like its foundation, from devastating water damage. Because sump pumps can keep water from collecting underground, they can even prevent soil erosion that can cause the home to shift and settle. Lastly, sump pumps keep moisture and humidity from building, causing mold growth.

    Maintain your sump pump and enjoy these benefits:
    • Spotting problems early
    • Protecting the foundation
    • Preventing mold growth
    • Saving money

    Here’s how the sump pump installation process works. The first step involves planning and deciding the ideal location for the pump. Usually, a corner in the basement is perfect because it’s the lowest point of the house. Next, the pit must be placed in the ground. This requires some jackhammering through the concrete’s surface. Some homes might already have a rough-in, meaning the pit has been dug. If this is the case, no planning or jackhammering is needed. Our plumbers move on to the installation step.

    During the installation step, the actual pump gets placed in the pit. It’s leveled and secured, and a float switch is attached. The float switch is an essential part of the pump setup because once water fills the pit, the pump begins removing the water from the pit once it reaches the float. Next, a discharge line is connected to the pump, which moves the water expelled from the sump pump away from the home. The pump is plugged into an outlet on a dedicated circuit. Finally, one of our plumbers tests the system by triggering the float switch and ensuring the discharge line drains the water.

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    Sump Pump Service in Sparks

    At Gibson Plumbing & Mechanical, we want you to live comfortably and worry-free in your home. Our sump pump installation services give you peace of mind, knowing that your home is protected from flooding and other unexpected water damage. Our customers love that we’re family-owned and operated, offer emergency services, and always send professional plumbers to their homes.

    Contact Gibson Plumbing & Mechanical today to keep your home dry and learn more about installing a sump pump in your Sparks home!