Posts Tagged ‘basement sump pump’
Do I need a Sump Pump?
Many homeowners are asking, “Do I need a sump pump?” If you live in an area where your home is taking on standing water, there is a good chance installing a water pump can help. Most homes with basements and crawl spaces under go waterproofing with sump pumps but what about homes on slab that…
Read MoreUsing Smart Technology to Monitor Humidity
Using smart technology to monitor humidity levels is a great way to ensure your home’s indoor air quality issues are noticed in real time. The lack of information when it comes to your home’s health can be devastating. The toilet leak that goes unnoticed can cause major damage and mold issues. Leaky toilets can raise…
Read MoreFlotec E50VLT Sump Pump Assessment
The Flotec E50VLT Sump Pump is designed to waterproof crawl spaces and basements and keep them dry. In this article, we will review and provide specifications for this powerful sump pump. Flotec is our #1 selling and installed sump pump for crawl space encapsulation and waterproofing. Sump Pump Reliability The cast iron design of the…
Read MoreBest Products for Outside Crawl Space Waterproofing
We waterproof hundreds of crawl spaces a year and feel these are the best products for outside crawl space waterproofing that homeowners should install. These products will help keep your crawl space dry during heavy rains when properly installed to work together. Homes near lakes, rivers, streams, or in flood plains will also benefit from…
Read MoreBest Battery Back-up for My Sump Pump
The best battery back-up system for your sump pump is the only battery back-up system we recommend to protect your home from flooding. The Pump Sentry 822PS is one of the most diverse AC/DC switch systems for sump pumps on the market. It is the only sump pump battery back-up system we install in both…
Read MoreBasement Finishing: Do Not Paint Your Walls
I know what you are thinking… what do you mean, do not paint your walls in your basement?! I am not talking about finished walls like drywall. I am talking about do not paint your foundation walls like concrete, brick, and block. Remember, most foundation walls allow moisture and humidity into your basement. Many paints…
Read MoreBest Sump Pump for Basement Waterproofing
Many homeowners with flooded basements want to install the best products with the most value. We at Crawl Space Ninja are no different. We have used many different sump pumps over the years from the least to most expensive. In this article, we will go over some features that make a great sump pump. Best…
Read MoreSump Pump Power Loss Problem
We’ve all been there before. You’re at home, sitting in your nice fluffy chair by the fireplace, hot cocoa in one hand and your favorite book in another. As the rain pours down in buckets outside. When all of a sudden, poof, the power’s out! This causes your sump pump system to stop working. You…
Read MoreSump Pump Maintenance
Wet dirt basements are common and sump pump maintenance is vital to keeping them dry. In fact, over 60% of crawl space and dirt basements have a water seepage problem according to The American Society of Home Inspectors. A sump pump is a very effective way to prevent water damage when they are installed and maintained…
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