Don’t Make a Mistake with Your Sump Pump.

Altitude Heating and Air of Colorado Springs wants you to make good decisions about your heating, air conditioning, and plumbing fixtures. Your Colorado Springs home’s sump pump is just one of them. Many people throughout our area make bad choices as it pertains to their sump pump. Don’t be one of them!

Here are some of those mistakes –

1.  Over time, they neglect the debris that builds up.

2.  Make sure the check valve arrow is pointing away from the device.

3.  The discharge pipe may be broken.

4.  The wiring is loose.

5.  Your sump pump just simply became unplugged.

Altitude Heating and Air cares about all aspects of HVAC and plumbing problems that may come up from time to time. If you live in the Colorado Springs area, please call Altitude Heating and air for expert service. That phone number is (719) 209-4955. And visit them on the web at altitudehvacco.com.

How Important is a Sump Pump this Early Spring?

Especially around Colorado Springs, the spring thaw can also bring flooding to your basement if your sump pump is not operating properly. Ask yourself an important question…when was the last time you checked your sump pump to make sure it is in tip top shape and ready to pump all that excess water away from the foundation of your home?

If you check your sump pump, make sure that these things are not readily seen –

1.  Dirt or debris is blocking the switch.

2.  The circuit breaker has been tripped.

3.  The strainer at the bottom has become clogged.

4.  The discharge pipe is frozen.

5.  Very simply…a mechanical failure.

That is where Altitude Heating and Air comes to the rescue! At Altitude, the professionals examine your Colorado Springs home’s sump pump and will tell you honestly what needs repairing or replacing. Who could ask for more than that? Be ready for the thaw. Visit altitudehvacco.com and call very soon at (719) 209-4955.

I’m Melting.

It is very possible for your Colorado Springs home’s sump pump to quit working when snow is melting. This often happens because snow refreezes at night which may cause sump pump drain pipes to freeze. The pump may not be able to eject the water in the basement.

Around here snow falls and melts periodically. As soon as warmer temperatures arrive, even for a day or so, the thaw causes trouble for a lot of homeowners. Should you worry about your basement when the snow starts melting? Here is a benchmark…significant melting can happen all at once, especially after record snowfall!

Your sump pump is a vital lifeline to your home’s continued livability. That is why Altitude Heating and Air is ready when you need them. Altitude Heating and air is Colorado Springs’ expert sump pump repair and replacement company. See an example of their services at altitudehvacco.com. Call them at (719) 209-4955.

What is Worse than your Home’s Sump Pump Giving out in the Summer?

That is easy…it is when your Colorado Springs home’s sump pump fails in the winter. Now you have a real mess on your hands as you try to clean up in freezing weather. Obviously, no home or business owner can afford to have their sump pump fail at a critical time. Do not play Russian roulette with mother nature!

Here are some warning signs that your sump pump is about to fail –

1.  How long has that thing been running, anyway?

2.  It frequently turns off and on.

3.  It gets louder and louder.

4.  The sump pump is not turning on when it should.

Warning Will Robinson, Warning to borrow from Lost in Space. It is time to take your sump pump seriously. When that time comes trust Colorado Springs sump pump expert Altitude Heating and Air. They serve our area’s plumbing, heating, and A/C needs. Visit them online at altitudehvacco.com. Call them any time at (719) 209-4955.

Do I Need a Sump Pump…or Not?

As a Colorado Springs area homeowner you might be asking this question.  Your basement is nicely carpeted, stocked with food and drinks, outfitted with the latest electronics, a home entertainment system and comfy furniture.  Now, your nightmare…a heavy summer downpour or a burst pipe after a cold winter threatens to flood your newly remodeled basement.

Here are some signs that YOU need a sump pump –

1.  A history of flooding

2.  You live in a flat low-lying area

3.  Where you live has large quantities of rain and snow (duh…Colorado Springs)

4.  Your basement has many costly items in it

It’s all about preserving the beauty of your home and especially your basement which is important to you.  If you live in Colorado Springs and you don’t like the weather just wait a minute…it will change soon!  For sump pump installation and service always call on Altitude Heating and Air.  Don’t forget that phone number (719) 209-4955.

Repair it or Replace it…That is the Question.

If you live in your Colorado Springs home long enough your sump pump will eventually become an issue.  Many people in our area know that a sump pump is an essential plumbing fixture in their household.  In case you have taken it for granted, your sump pump prevents flooding by removing storm water that can accumulate in the basement of your home. 

“It” (Don’t be scared by the upcoming movie) is living alone in your basement in a bit of a hole and is called a sump pit.  It usually remains out of sight out of mind.  However, its task is immense.  It keeps running when needed to make a stand between your basement and the devastating aftermath of a flood that enters the rest of your beautiful home.

Before that emergency occurs, it may be time to decide if your sump pump needs to be repaired or replaced.  Unless you are a qualified plumber, you may not know.  Those that DO know in Colorado Springs are the sump pump troubleshooters at Altitude Heating and Air.  Give them a call for a thorough sump pump inspection at (719) 209-4955. 

There is NO Margin for Error.

In the Spring the rains will come to the Colorado Springs area and melting snow has saturated the ground.  When this happens, is your sump pump ready to help you prevent flooding in your home?  When was the last time you had your sump pump tested?  Sump pumps should be tested every three or four months, so if you have not had this done in 2019 it’s time!

Here are some signs that your sump pump needs service –

1.  Strange noises are emanating

2.  Excessive vibration

3.  Infrequent usage…it’s running more than it needs to

4.  The length of time it runs is increasing

5.  You notice rust forming on it

There are many more signs and the Colorado Springs sump pump experts at Altitude Heating and Air know exactly what to look for.  Better yet, they know what to do if they see these or any other indications without doing any more than is necessary.  A broken sump pump would be devastating!  Call Altitude Heating and Air today at (719) 209-4955.

It’s Time to Pump…You Up.

That may sound like an old SNL routine with Hans and Franz, but in this case, it refers to a new pump for your home.  Basically, there are two types of sump pumps.  There are submersible pumps and pedestal pumps.  As you might have guessed, submersible ones are installed under water while pedestal ones are installed above the sump basin.

Here are some sump pumps to consider –

1.  Primary found in most basements

2.  Battery back-up pumps

3.  Combination…combining a primary and a battery back-up

4.  Sewage pumps which are designed primarily to pump sewage away from a home

So who is the pump expert among Colorado Springs plumbers?  A great choice for our diverse area is Altitude Heating and Air.  You can learn more by visiting their new website at www.altitudehvacco.com.  They have been serving the Colorado Springs area for all of our plumbing and HVAC needs.  Give them a call today at (719) 209-4955.

Sump Pumps in Winter.

We in the Colorado Springs area know that winter will soon hit in full force.  When it does, is your sump pump ready for the Rocky Mountain weather ahead?  It is important to note that your sump pump will run occasionally during the winter months as melted snow tends to accumulate in the sump pit over time.

Here is the iffy part.  If your sump pump runs irregularly and continues for an extended period…you probably have a problem.  Did you remove its flex hose?    The flex hose connects to your sump pump’s plastic drain piping somewhere along the exterior of your home and is intended to direct sump water away from your home’s foundation. 

Problematic…you bet it is!  Do you want to be responsible for all of this yourself or would you like to have a Colorado Springs sump pump expert troubleshoot it for you?  That is why we are here.  We are Altitude Heating and Air solving and preventing HVAC issues throughout Colorado Springs.  Please give us a call at (719) 209-4955.

It Looks Like Sump Pump Season.

Spring rains can bring some serious flooding to the Colorado Springs area.  You had better have the right sump pump in your castle.  The depth of the water tables may require sump pumps to discharge the water before it causes damage. Sump pumps remove excess water from any place that might collect unwanted amounts of water.

Sump pumps are available with pedestal mounts or are submersible.  Make sure you select a pump for the power needed to empty the area of water.  You may want to opt for a pump with a capacitive switch for hassle-free automatic operation.  Select a sump-pump with a vertical switch that mechanically turns the sump pump on or off automatically.

Those are just a couple of tips to help you along the way.  The best move of all, is to choose the right team to install it.  In the Colorado Springs area that means Altitude Heating and Air Inc.   They have been Colorado Springs’ sump pump installation experts for many years.  Give them a call today at (719) 209-4955.