Alpha Plumbing installed a primary sump pump and a BasePump water-powered backup for a homeowner in Severna Park. Rather than using a battery which requires maintenance and has a limited lifespan, the BasePump is powered through your public water supply…. Read More
Archive for the ‘Sump Pumps’ Category
Water Heater Installation – Annapolis
Alpha Plumbing replaced a power vent water heater (pictured left) for a customer in Annapolis. You can see the expansion tank required by code and the blower assembly that blows the exhaust through the vent pipe. You can also see… Read More
2 Reasons to Consider a Sump Pump Installation for Your Home
You might not think about it very often, but basement flooding affects homes every day due to busted pipes, foundation issues, or heavy rainfall. No matter what the cause is for your basement flooding, the results are always the same…. Read More
Why You Need a New Sump Pump
How old is your sump pump? If you are worried about your home flooding, then it might be time to figure out if it needs to have some repairs done. Sometimes, you might even need a replacement sump pump.
Three Reasons to Install a Sump Pump
When was the last time you thought about your home flooding? In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, it’s likely you’ve considered how much damage a single storm can make. While we can’t control the paths of hurricanes, we might be… Read More
Sump Pumps and Power Outages
When it is strong enough, a summer storm can knock out the power in your home. Dealing with a power outage is never a pleasant experience, but it’s nowhere near fun if you need to figure out how to reactivate… Read More
Fixing Up Your Sump Pump
Don’t forget to check on the condition of your home’s sump pump. Like everything else in and around your house, it will need periodic maintenance. Here are some tips for fixing up your sump pump.
4 Signs You May Need to Replace Your Sump Pump
Most homeowners devote little to no time thinking about their sump pump until a thunderstorm or flood strikes—then it’s just about all they can think about! Proactive maintenance for your sump pump is important to make sure that it does… Read More
Why is Your Sump Pump Running Constantly?
If you find that your sump pump is running all of the time without a break, it could be either a good or bad thing depending on whether or not it is pumping out water. Even if it turns out… Read More
5 Common Causes of Sump Pump Failure
If you have a sump pump at home, you may know just how they seem to cause problems at the most inopportune times. A well-functioning sump pump, however, is the last line of defense from potentially thousands of dollars of… Read More