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Sump Pumps and Well Pumps

If you've ever experienced a flooded basement, you already know how much damage it can cause. Even a small amount of water leaking into your basement can cause thousands of dollars in damage, not to mention hazardous mold and mildew growth.

If your basement is at risk of flooding, a sump pump is generally considered to be the best safeguard.Though sump pumps are typically installed to prevent basement flooding, they can also be used to ameliorate dampness by lowering the water table under the foundation.

Sump Pump Installation

At The Plumbing Works in Reading PA, we specialize in and frequently perform sump pump installations, so you can rest assured that your sump pump will be installed by an experienced member of our team. After a survey of your home's environment and construction, we will recommend the best product to secure your home and belongings against water damage. Whether you have already suffered the misfortune of basement flooding or just want to make sure you never do, we can help.

Sump Pump Repairs

If your sump pump is not working properly, The Plumbing Works can also offer repair services. Many sump pumps have alarm systems to let you know when the pump stops working so you are alerted immediately if there is danger of flooding in your basement.

Don't wait for the damage to build and become costly. Call The Plumbing Works for sump pump repair service that is guaranteed from experienced technicians.

Well Pump

If you are used to city living then the process of how your residence gets its flow of water has probably never crossed your mind. It’s as easy as opening the tap at the sink. If you travel a few miles out of town, a lot can change. At The Plumbing Works, we know that well pumps can be used to supply water to remote locations, along with serving many other purposes to rural communities including irrigating crops, providing water for livestock, and working for geothermal system as a means of heating and cooling.

Your water well system is not only a major investment for your home but also for the health of your family. It’s where the water your drink, bathe in, cook with, and consume everyday comes from. That’s why it important to make sure your well itself is healthy. There are many repairs that can be done to a well system without having to dig up the well. Well tank replacement, control replacements and even repairs to the above ground piping are important repairs The Plumbing Works can help with. We can get your system up and running properly and fast.

The two most common types of well pumps are jet pumps and submersible well pumps:

Jet Pumps

Jet pumps can be used in wells of all depths. There are shallow well jet pumps which work great for wells in which no working parts are submerged in water and that are also less than 25 feet deep. For wells of greater depth and structure, deep well jet pumps have their injectors installed right into the well and are used for wells up to 75 feet deep.

Submersible Well Pumps

Submerged underwater in wells, these pumps use a small electric motor, an electric cable, and fitted piping into your home to function. Upon activation of the pump, it uses its parts to push water up and out of the well. This type of deep water pump can be found hundreds of feet beneath the water in wells and they are a great way of accessing water if there is little water in your well and even during summer’s driest months.

Well pumps also can use various energy efficient sources which is helpful in minimizing your utility costs. Different kinds of pumps use sources including utility power, solar power, wind power, water power, and many more. Here at, The Plumbing Works, our skilled professionals specialize in well pumps and through our knowledge, we can determine which type of pump is right for your well. Not only that, but we can make sure that your well pump is energy efficient and will save you money in the long run.

Sewage Pump

A sewage pumps is a specific type of pump that is used to remove sewage from any area in your home that is below your main septic/sewer lines. These rooms commonly include bathrooms and laundry rooms in your basement. This type of pump is powered by an electric motor and removes wastewater from a sealed basin. This sealed basin contains solids, usually that can be as large as 2” in diameter.

In order to accurately determine which sewage pump is right in your home, there are many important steps that need to be taken. Sewage systems must be sized after they are selected; there are many important things that need to be determined including system capacity, pump selection, basin size, and more. Selecting and installing sewage systems is a tough job. At The Plumbing Works, our skilled professionals specialize in sewage pumps and have the knowledge to ensure that all correct measures are taken in selection and installation of your sewage unit. If you are having problems with your sewage system and have any questions or inquiries on sewage systems in general, call us today and one of our experienced employees would love to assist you.

The Plumbing Works can also help with water filtration and water softeners to make sure you are providing your family with clean, safe water. Call today with all of your Water well needs and we would be happy to help.