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Benefits of Annual Maintenance
Caring for a sump pump is similar to caring for a car; you wouldn't drive a car that hasn't been inspected, so don't let your sump pump go without annual maintenance!
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Cast Iron Pump
This cast iron pump had iron ochre soil built upon it. If this had gone without annual maintenance, the dirt could have clogged the system.
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TripleSafe Sump Pump
Once the sump pump is cleaned and inspected, it can resume protecting the home and keeping the basement dry.