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December 8, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

The news today is full of stories about the death of Elizabeth Edwards. A great lady, admired by many, Elizabeth Edwards lost her battle with breast cancer yesterday. She leaves behind a loving family and a great legacy — much of which focuses on the work she did behind the scenes to help her husband, former Vice Presidential candidate John Edwards, during his political career.

It’s rare for such behind the scenes work to be recognized and celebrated. This is true in politics, and it’s true when we consider our homes. Many of they systems that transform our houses from simple buildings into warm and loving homes go unnoticed and unrecognized. They’re taken completely for granted, until they stop working.

Sump Pumps

A case in point: your home’s sump pump. The role of a sump pump is simple: it removes water that accumulates in your basement.  This keeps your home dry, and more importantly, plays a critical role in the safety and integrity of your home.  Water is incredibly damaging: it can erode foundations, destroy possessions, and wreak havoc with your home’s electrical system.  Water that comes into your home as a result of a flood or weather event is often very dirty and can be contaminated with chemicals and other materials that pose a health hazard to your family.

Sump pumps stop working for a number of reasons.  The most common is advanced age; over time, the components of a sump pump can wear out.  Cracks, holes, and damage to the pump can significantly impair its ability to function.  If your sump pump is not working, call your Auburn plumber.  Sump pumps are seldom repaired.  Sump pump replacement is the preferred option.  A new sump pump will keep you basement dry and give you peace of mind.  You won’t have to worry about your basement being flooded or your home damaged — that’s all being taken care of behind the scenes.

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Hurricane Earl Could Cause Plumbing Problems: What Central MA Homeowners Need To Know

September 2, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Hurricane Earl is headed for North Carolina, as these words are being written, and over the course of the next few days it will work its way up the East Coast.  While we’re not expecting a direct hit locally, it’s pretty certain that the heavy rains associated with the storm will reach well into Central MA — and this can cause headaches for local homeowners.

Problems Heavy Rains Can Cause

Heavy rains can cause problems for the homeowner.  If you get water in your basement regularly, you can be sure that this storm’s going to add to that problem.  Now is the time to make sure that your sump pump is working properly.  Is it up to the task of handling two, three, or four inches of rainfall in a short period of time? If you have any doubts, call your Central MA plumber now — before you’re facing an emergency situation.

SAFETY FIRST: If your sump pump fails during a storm event, call for professional assistance immediately! Do not go into the water yourself in an attempt to repair the pump.  Flooded basements can be extremely dangerous places, up to and including the risk of electric shock.  This is one job you want to leave to the professionals!

Sewer Backups Can Be Avoided!

Another common problem plumbers see after heavy rains is sewer backups.  It doesn’t matter if you have your own home septic system or are connected to municipal sewer lines: heavy rains can overwhelm a system and cause your lines to back up.  This is a mess that nobody wants to deal with!

Regular sewer drain cleaning can help protect your home from this issue.  Making sure your lines are clean and relatively empty makes it far more likely that your sewer lines will be able to process the excess water that comes with a storm like Earl. If your sewer lines are already clogged or your septic tank nearly full, your chances of avoiding a sewer backup are diminished significantly. Your Central MA plumber can do the job quickly and affordably, getting your system ready for whatever Mother Nature throws your way!


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