A sump pump is a device in your home that you probably forgot you have. In fact, most homeowners do not think about their sump pumps until they don't work when they are needed. When you have a flooded basement, you will suddenly remember your sump pump. Some proper maintenance for a sump pump is important if you are going to keep yours running smoothly and correctly when it is needed. Maintaining a sump pump and keeping your basement from flooding starts with keeping the sump pump and sump pump pit clean.

If a sump pump is in a dirt-lined hole it will quickly clog and cease protecting your crawl space. The remedy for this is a sump liner, but only one that is the right size for the pump. A liner that is too small, for example, could cause a pump to "short cycle, " or turn on and off quickly because there is too little water for it to pump. A well-built liner that is the right size for the pump is the best solution. A well designed pump stand will keep the pump elevated and away from silt or debris that does get into the sump liner.

All dirt and vented crawl spaces can benefit greatly from encapsulation with the CleanSpace System, but if there is an existing water problem it needs to be dealt with before a homeowner can seal their crawl space. The core of this system is a sump pump, but only one that is designed specially for use with crawl spaces and the CleanSpace system. There are plenty of horror stories of failing sump pumps, but choosing the right sump equipment can keep the space beneath your home free of water. The wrong sump pump, however, could make it you telling the story of how your sump failed when you needed it.

The CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System's products are specifically designed to prevent crawl space moisture by encapsulating the crawl space with it's vapor barrier, conditioning the space, and in some cases closing off the majority of the vents to create energy efficiency. The problem with a dirt or vented concrete crawlspace is that as warm air rises in your home, it brings up with it the air that was previously in your crawl space, including moisture and mold spores, as well as anything else that may be airborne down there.

The CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System completely isolates your home from the earth. This dramatically reduces the humidity level in the air which, when combined with sealing outside air and dehumidification, will eliminate mold growth and rot from your crawl space and make the whole house healthier. Our trained installers will remove wood and organic materials from your crawl space floor. Rocks and uneven surfaces are leveled, depending on the crawl space conditions. The CleanSpace liner is carefully cut and installed.

The following 10 videos answer FAQ's about how to waterproof your basement or crawl space and why some methods are proven better than others. Larry Janesky, founder of Basement Systems, Inc. educates you about basement drainage, sump pumps, waterproofing basement walls, basement flooring, dehumidifying a basement or crawlspace, basement windows, waterproofing systems installed with radon systems and why you should waterproof before finishing your basement.

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