Sump Pumps: What Are They & Why Do They Matter
There are certain things that exist in this world that you may not really think about until something goes wrong. One of the largest overlooked items is most likely one’s sump pump. Many can probably relate to looking down into your home’s sump pump as a child wondering what it was and what it did. However, as some grow they may still wonder what a sump pump does and what it’s really there for. Some may not truly take the time to fully understand a sump pump and it’s processes until it is overflowing and he or she has a basement covered in water. The Fundamentals of a Sump Pump So…what is a sump pump? A sump pump is a siphon used to remove ground water from underneath your home. Why is that important? If it weren’t for your sump pump, water from the ground which accumulates after a large rain or when the snow melts would try (and most likely succeed) in finding another way into your home. So the sump pump allows water to slowly accrue in the sump basin or crock. The sump ba