SUMP PUMPS
Chances Are That As A Homeowner You Have Heard Someone With A Basement, Talk About Sump Pumps. Besides Being A Catchy Name, Sump Pumps Are A Valuable Tool To Protect Your Home From Flooding.
Sump Pumps Are Small Pumps Installed In The Basement & Their Job Is To Pump Any Excess Groundwater Away From The House To Prevent Basement Flooding.
Remember: Sump pumps Run On Electricity. A & E Recommend Having A Battery Powered Backup. That Way If Your Power Goes Out, Your Backup Will Kick In & Keep Up Your Flood Protection.
A Sump Pump’s Main Purpose Is To Prevent Rising Groundwater Levels From Dampening Your Downstairs Space. Groundwater Levels Will Rise For A Number Of Reasons, Including An Increase In Rain Or A Rising River/Creek level. If You Live In A Place That Is Low-Lying, Has A Lot Of Permeable Soil Or Has An Older Storm System Like In Many Cities, A Sump Pump Would Be A Good Investment. A & E Can Answer Your Sump Pump Questions, Concerns & help You Decide Whether A Sump Pump Is Right For You.
BACKWATER VALVES
If Your Home Experiences A Sewer Backup, You Could Be Looking At Some Expensive Repair Bills. Backwater Valves Are An Affordable, Easy Way To Avoid Your Basement Flooding With Things You’d Rather Not Think About.
A Backwater Valve Is Different From A Sump Pump Because It Prevents Sewer Backups, Not Groundwater Floods. Yet It Is Still A Remarkably Effective Flood Prevention Tool. A Backwater Valve Will Regulate A One Way Flow From Your House To The Sewer. As Soon As It Detects Any Backflow, It Will Close Off & Block Anything From Making An Unwanted Return.
Remember: A Backwater Valve Will Only Protect Your Home From An Outside Sewer Back-up. It Won’t Protect From Blockages Inside The Home.
Backwater Valves Provide A Lot Of Benefits To Homeowners, Especially When It Comes To Flood Prevention In A City Dwelling. Until A Clog Is Detected, Your Neighbors Will Carry On With Business As Usual, Meaning You May Not Discover A Sewer Back Up Until It Is Too Late. Backwater Valves Do The Detecting For You, Sparing Your Basement & Your Wallet.
REGULARLY CLEAN YOUR DRAINS
Not Only Is This A Good Tip To Protect Your Home From Flooding, It Is Also A Good Habit To Get Into. Your Drains Could Be The Difference Between A Dry Home & A Soggy Floor, Especially If They Are Clogged Or On Their Way To Being Clogged.
Depending On The Severity Of A Drain Clog, You’ll Want To Call In The Professionals. A & E Can Establish Where The Problem Is & Take Care Of It Safely Before It Becomes A Bigger, Messier Problem.
There Are Some Things You Can Do To Help Prevent & Fix Drain Clogs.
- Avoid Dumping Oils Down The Drain. It May Be Easy, But It Isn’t Healthy For Your Pipes.
- Use A Basket Trap In Your Shower. This Will Catch All Lengths Of Hair & Help Prevent Residue Buildup, Keeping Your Drains Clear.
- Use An Environmentally & Water Safe Drain Cleaner. It Isn’t An Instant Fix For Those Big Bad Clogs, But It Will Help With Slow Draining & Small Clogs. It Will Also Serve As A Great Preventative Measure That, If Used On A Monthly Basis, Will Help Keep Your Drains Clear. If You Have A More Serious Clog That Needs Some Extra Work, Try Using A Drain Snake. Simply Call A & E.
THINK ABOUT INSURANCE COVERAGE
Unfortunately We Don’t Have Foolproof Solutions To Your Basement Flooding Woes, Only Tools To Help. In Case The Worst Does Happen, You Will Want To Be Covered. If You Live In A Flood Zone Or Are Worried About Impending Weather, Check With Your Insurance Provider About Flood Coverage.
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN GET INSURANCE ON YOUR MAIN SEWER LINE PIPE? OUTSIDE ONLY FROM THE FOOTING OF THE HOUSE TO THE CITY CURB BOX (MAIN WATER SHUT OFF VALVE).
Ask Your Insurance Broker If You Have Main Sewer Line Pipe Coverage?
A & E Will Help You Through The Insurance Process & To Deal With The City Of Regina.
IF YOU DON’T HAVE INSURANCE?
Give Robin A Call At McKenzie Insurance 306-569-2456
Just Tell Robin Or Lisa That You Got The Referral Through A & E Sewer & Water Service;
