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How to Prevent Basement Flooding in Jasper & Evanston

A sump pump only works when you have power.  With a water-powered, back-up sump pump, you’ll added protection and greater peace of mind.

Southern Indiana is no stranger to severe weather conditions.  But that doesn’t mean that we’re always as prepared as we could or should be.

Take basement flooding, for example.  If you’ve dealt with it and still find yourself fighting an uphill battle to keep the water out, then it’s time to re-evaluate your plan of attack.

One reliable preventive tool is a sump pump.  But even if you have one that’s in good working order, you need to remember that it works only when your power’s on as it operates on electricity.  Well, one low-cost way to strengthen your home defense against basement flooding is with a back-up sump pump, one that takes over when the first one fails, no matter what the reason.

Water-Powered vs. Battery-Powered Back-up Sump Pumps.

There are two types of back-up sump pumps:  water-powered and battery-powered.  At Messmer Mechanical, we recommend water-powered for added performance and reliability.

Water-powered units are built to work with either city or well water supplies.  They require no batteries, no electrical power, and have no moving parts. Provided your water supply (well or city) isn’t interrupted, a water-powered sump pump will operate for as long as it needs to.

In fact, the best available units today can remove up to 1,324 gallons of water per hour and are the only pumps that are compatible with ¾” municipal water supply pipes.

How Much Protection is Enough?

Any sump pump – regular or back-up – is going to help remove water from your home.  So when deciding which type or combination of sump pumps to purchase, it’s much like choosing the right combination of coverage options for your auto insurance policy.  No matter which options you choose, you’ll be covered.  But to what extent?

Contact us to today for more information or to schedule installation today.  That way, you’ll have one less thing to worry about.

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