Battery Backup Sump Pumps Give Peace of Mind
Posted by Laura Nelson on February 7, 2010
The Spring rainy season often brings homeowners an abrupt surprise—a wet basement. Water in the basement is often the result of a power outage, a pump failure, or the inability of a pump to keep up with incoming water capacity. One way to prevent a basement disaster is to install a battery backup sump pump.
“Homeowners will wish they had acted sooner, rather than later,” says Orrin Dukleth, owner of ABD Waterproofing of Glen Ellyn. A reliable battery backup pump can save a lot of work, expense, and give peace of mind, according to Dukleth, who has been in the business of keeping basements dry for more than15 years.
Water problems can also be caused by a foundation crack, wall seepage or other defects, says Dukleth. “We can address these as well—by installing a drain tile system, epoxy injection, or a membrane application. But a frequent problem, a power failure, can be solved simply by installing a battery back up.” The system can be in place in one day.
“We favor the Watchdog system,” says Dukleth, “as it sounds an alarm if the battery needs attention. Plus, with the Watchdog system the battery will last 5-7 years, longer than most other systems.”
To prevent wet basement problems, or to evaluate those you may have, contact Orrin Dukleth at ABD Waterproofing at (630) 858-1610 or (800) 471-3333.
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