Do you need a sump pump installed to protect your basement?

As a homeowner in New York City, a sump pump is a handy piece of equipment. A sump pump is used to prevent flooding in your basement during the rainy season. If water collects in your basement, it is a good plan to have a sump pump installed. If your basement has had a flooding problem in the past, a sump pump is a good investment. If you live in an area that is in a flood zone, you should be a proactive homeowner and have Karl’s Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling install a sump pump. Preventing prevent flood damage to your home with a sump pump is a wise decision.

Protect Basement Appliances and Yourself

If you don’t use your basement as a family living space, but you do use it as laundry headquarters, you still need to protect your washer and dryer from flooding. If you have an overflow freezer filled with food stored in the basement, you need a sump pump to prevent loss of your food and your freezer. Electrical problems and accidents can happen in a flooded basement.

Sump Pumps Create Healthier Living Spaces

Sump pumps make your basement a healthier living space because it reduces mold and mildew. Without standing water to feed from, insects and fungus will not populate your basement. The air quality will vastly improve without the moisture and corrosion.

Basement Makeover

If you have been uncomfortable in your basement, invite Karl’s Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling in for a renovation project. They can install a sump pump, add bathroom plumbing features, install a heating and air system, and with just a few other cosmetic touches for your basement, it can become your favorite space in the house.