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Check Your Sump Pump in the Spring

Nancy — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:44:06 +0000

Rainy days can play havoc on your sump pump, and this spring in Wisconsin has seen record rains. You should always check your sump in the spring to make sure it’s in proper working order to avoid unexpected basement flooding.

Check Your Sump Pump Before Winter Hits

Nancy — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:31:29 +0000

More and more homeowners are finishing their basements, creating rec rooms, wine cellars and home gyms. With this much invested in your basement, checking the sump pump to avoid flooding is paramount. Jim Murray at Jim Murray, Inc. walks us through the two steps every homeowner should take this time of year to make sure your sump pump is working properly.

Milwaukee Homeowner’s Plumbing Survival Tool Kit

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:46:02 +0000

What should every homeowner have in their home to protect them against minor plumbing mishaps? I talked with some Milwaukee PPC plumbers and here’s what they recommend.

• Plumbers snake or toilet auger for drain clogs

• Anything that tightens or loosens, including channel lock pliers, an adjustable wrench, and screwdrivers

• Plungers for each bathroom

• A heat gun or hair dryer for frozen pipes

• String fingers to help retrieve items that drop down the drain

• A hex wrench that fits in the bottom of the garbage disposal to loosen clogs

• A spare sump pump in the event the old one breaks or there is too much water for the one pump to handle

One thing that I learned the hard way is to know where your main water shut-off valve is. When a pipe or toilet leaks you’ll want to get the water turned off immediately before you have to start bailing. The PPC offers free valve tags you can put on the pipe so you or anyone else in the family can find the valve quickly in the event of a plumbing emergency. You can follow this link to get one for your home.