When spring snowmelt, a heavy rainstorm or high groundwater pushes water toward your foundation, a working sump pump is what keeps it out of your basement. IMS Heating & Air’s licensed plumbers repair, replace and install sump pumps for homes in Loveland, CO and nearby communities. Call (970) 913-0868, any time if water is rising in your basement.
Signs Your Sump Pump Needs Repair
- The pump runs constantly, even when it hasn’t rained
- It turns on and off rapidly
- It hums but doesn’t move water
- The pit is full but the pump doesn’t start
- Loud grinding, rattling or clanking while it runs
- Visible rust or corrosion on the pump or discharge pipe
- Water or dampness around the pit or along basement walls
If the pit is overflowing, check that the pump is plugged in and the breaker hasn’t tripped, then call our emergency plumbing line.
Sump Pump Repairs
Most sump pump failures come down to a few parts. Our plumbers repair or replace stuck or failed float switches, clogged intake screens, failed check valves that let water flow back into the pit, frozen or blocked discharge lines and burned-out motors. We test the pump through a full cycle before we leave.
Sump Pump Replacement and Installation
Most sump pumps last 7 to 10 years. If yours is older, runs often or has failed once already, replacement is usually the safer choice. We’ll help you choose:
- Submersible pumps: quieter and sealed inside the pit, a good fit for finished basements
- Pedestal pumps: easier to service and often longer-lasting, with the motor above the pit
- Battery backup systems: keep pumping during the power outages that often come with severe spring storms
- Pump capacity: sized to how much water your pit actually collects, not just the size of the old pump
Every installation includes a new check valve and a discharge line routed away from the foundation. Learn more about our plumbing installation services.
Why Sump Pumps Matter in Loveland
Loveland isn’t known for heavy rain, but several local conditions put basements at risk:
- Spring snowmelt. Late-season upslope storms can drop a foot of wet snow that melts within days.
- Expansive clay soils. Clay around the foundation swells when wet and holds water against basement walls.
- Irrigation ditches and reservoirs. Homes near the region’s network of ditches, lakes and reservoirs can see higher groundwater during irrigation season.
- Freeze and thaw. Discharge lines that run above ground can freeze in winter, forcing water back into the pit.
The same clay soils can shift concrete slabs and stress the pipes running beneath them. If you notice warm spots on a concrete floor, see our slab leak repair page.
Sump Pits and Radon Systems
Colorado has some of the highest radon levels in the country, and many radon mitigation systems connect to the sump pit or rely on a sealed sump lid. If your home has a radon system, let us know when you schedule. We’ll keep the pit sealed so your radon system keeps working after any sump pump repair or replacement.
