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.

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.

Sump Pumps in the Rockies.

No, this is not an obscure John Denver song.  It’s about having and maintaining a sump pump in the Colorado Springs area.  In The Rocky Mountain State, most homes have basements. A growing number of homeowners are also expanding their living area into the basement.  It can be frustrating completing your new addition, only to have it flooded a few short months later.

Sump pumps are usually hardwired into a home’s electrical system and, occasionally have a battery backup.  In homes with finished basements, a homeowner may also decide to have a second sump pump as a backup.  Since water may begin to overflow if not constantly pumped, a backup system should be considered for prolonged power outages.

What is right for your Colorado Springs home?  Let us help you determine that with an in-home visit from sump pump installation and maintenance professionals Altitude Heating and Air.  Together, we can give you 2020 flooding vision in the New Year!   One sump pump or two?  Just call us at Altitude Heating and Air (719) 209-4955.