Do I Need More Than One Sump Pump?

A secondary sump pump or a sump pump battery backup can both be important parts of your sump pump process. However, the problem is that many homeowners don’t seem to understand why you would add more than one sump pump to your basement or crawl space. Here’s what you should know about the benefits of different secondary sump pump processes.  

• Benefits of a Battery Backup 

The main benefit of a battery backup for your sump pump is that you can make sure your sump pump will work regardless of any issues you might experience with the power. A battery backup will be one of the first things you’ll want to be able to rely on when you’re having power problems. It can even help if someone unplugs the sump pump, then forgets to plug the pump back in.

A battery backup also ensures that your pump will only rely on its own source of power, so you do not have to waste power with a sump pump you need to keep constantly plugged-in in case of an emergency. Our sump pump also has a comprehensive alert system to let you know when its battery is running out as well.

• Benefits of a Secondary Sump Pump 

In some basements or crawl spaces, you might need a secondary sump pump. This secondary sump pump is especially useful if you have a very large basement or crawl space that may need more than the maximum pumping speed on your primary sump pump. This additional pump can cover far more ground and redirect more water away from your home than the single pump alone.

It can also help if you have any problems with your primary sump pump. An additional sump pump can activate should the first fail in any way. Clogging, battery or other power issues, and even overworking might cause your primary sump pump to fail. At least with an additional sump pump installed, you will not have to worry about your basement being flooded on top of needing sump pump repairs.