These past few years have brought some nasty storms through Pennsylvania, and the unfortunate risk of flood comes with these storms. Household flooding, however, is why the humble submersible pump exists. But what happens if you’re caught in a storm, and the power goes out?
In such a case, your typical household sump pump isn’t going to work. You do have a couple of options open to you, depending on where you live. These options are:
- Have a generator
- Buy a battery backup
- Buy a water backup
All of these options have their own pros and cons. The generator will require the most effort on your part. You’ll need to run it outdoors to avoid filling your house with fumes, and you’ll have to be home to plug it in and start it up.
A battery backup will kick in on its own should the power go out, but you have to keep up with the battery and replace it occasionally, or it might not have any life in your time of need.
The water backup relies on a city water line coming into the house to push the unwanted water out, but these types of pumps won’t work if you have a well.
Don’t know what option would work best for you? Call us today at 717-755-5461 or use our contact form, and we’d be happy to help.
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