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To begin annual maintenance on a SuperSump Sump Pump System, the airtight liner lid (developed to keep debris out of the sump pit) needs to be removed. At this Parkville, MD home, Service Technician Jordan proceeded to remove the 1/3 hp cast-iron Zoeller pump along with the UltraSump Battery Backup Pump. Jordan cleaned all of the components of these hard-working pumps, ensuring that their function remains in tip-top operating shape. Additionally, the liner was cleaned and sanitized before reassemble. Regular annual maintenance visits provide homeowners with freedom from worry over basement flooding with such a reliable wet basement solution!
Quality 1st Basements recommends annual maintenance on wet basement solutions such as the SuperSump Sump Pump System. Regardless of whether the pump runs a lot or not, it is important to ensure that the system is ready to jump into action should water seep into the home. Service Technician Javier removed and disassembled this Conowingo homeowner's pump system, cleaned and checked all components, and replaced the check valves. Operating at peak performance, the homeowner could expect up to 2,220 gallons of water per hour being pumped out of their home in an unexpected flood situation.
Ground water running through a sump pump system can cause dirt and grime to accumulate in the bottom of the sump pump liner. After the Service Technician Javier removes the airtight lid, he removes the cast-iron pump and its components so he can clean the sump pump stands and sanitize the liner. The pump is checked and cleaned, check valves are changed, and float switch is checked. The SuperSump sump pump in this Worton, MD home is reassembled and once again ready to operate effectively and efficiently, pumping out 2,220 gallons of water per hour at an 8-foot head!
Quality 1st Service Technician Cameron visited the Port Deposit homeowner to provide the recommended annual maintenance on the TripleSafe Sump Pump System. As the liner can accumulate dirt and sediment as ground water passes through the system, Cameron cleaned the primary 1/3 hp cast-iron Zoeller pump as well as the secondary 1/2 hp pump and the UltraSump Battery Backup Sump Pump. Cameron cleared the breather holes, changed the check valves, cleaned the pump stands and liner, and checked to ensure there were no blockages in the discharge line. The system was once again in top notch condition to provide a wet basement solution with protection from ground water intrusion!
To help keep the SuperSump Sump Pump System operating in top shape as a reliable wet basement solution, Quality 1st Basements recommends annual maintenance. At this Perryville, MD home, Service Technician Javier removed the airtight lid to access the cast iron 1/3 hp Zoeller for cleaning. Once all components were checked, cleaned, and/or replaced, the liner was cleaned and sanitized before the pump system was reassembled. The UltraSump Battery Backup Pump, serving as protection should the power go out, was also checked, cleaned, and tested. The operation and life of this homeowner's wet basement protection system has been enhanced through annual maintenance, continuing the ability of the system to pump up to 2,220 gallons of water per day at an 8 foot head on the primary pump alone!