Sump pump and Dehumidifier keep Fair Lawn basement dry

Monday, October 13th, 2014 by Cassandra Santiago

Challenge

The old sump pump system was failing, leaving a homeowner in Fair Lawn with a wet basement. The drain was also letting water out too close to the home's foundation, seeping water into the basement. The resulting moisture and humidity made the basement incredibly damp and uncomfortable. The homeowner called Quality 1st Basement Systems to see about waterproofing his basement.

Solution

The inspector at Quality 1st Basement Systems had the right solutions for this flooded basement! The installation crew got to work removing the old sump pump and installed a TripleSafe sump pump system. This system comes complete with a back up battery to ensure that the sump pump will continue working, even during a power outage. The installation crew also installed a WaterGuard to help water flow smoothly out and away from the home's foundation, and an IceGuard to keep the drain from freezing during cold winter months.

To fix the humidity issues, the Quality 1st Basement team team then installed a SaniDry Dehumidifier, choosing the XP model designed specifically for basements. This device dehumidifies and filters the air, leaving basement air dry and clean. It is energy efficient and can be hooked up to drain into most sump pumps or directly outside, which means no emptying buckets! No more humidity, no fear of mold, and no more musty odor! Now this homeowner can choose to finish his basement or use it for storage, without worrying about water damage!