Benefits of a Battery Backup Pump

Owning a basement in New Jersey isn’t walk in the park. High water tables and frequent strong storms are just part of life here; and it can really take a toll on our homes. We take the good with the bad; but that doesn’t mean we can’t do something to help reduce the latter.

One great way to avoid a disaster and keep your home healthy is to invest in a battery operated backup system. Battery backups can really be a lifesaver in rain-heavy storms, and we recommend every home have one.

Here are just 5 benefits of protecting your home with a battery backup:

1.  Protection in the case of a power outage. Strong storms can knock out power to your home, rendering your primary pump useless. Unless you’ve got a battery backup, your basement or crawl space is totally vulnerable to flooding.
2. Protection in the case of a primary pump failure. It’s no secret that pumps don’t last forever. Too often we wait until the pump fails to do something about it. Protect against burned out pumps with a backup system!
3. Lend a helping hand to a struggling primary pump. Most people assume backups only engage when the primary pump fails. While that’s true, they will also kick on to help a primary pump that can’t keep up with the flow of water. This is a great asset during torrential downpours.
4. Protect your valuables. The long term cost of replacing carpeting, tile, drywall, and valuables in your basement or crawl space can really add up. You can save your self lots of money down the road by spending a little money now with a battery backup pump.
5. Do it for the health of you, your home, and your family. A perpetually damn basement is very unhealthy. So is a recently flooded basement. Toxic mold can grow in as little as 24-48 hours, and that air travels upward, affecting the rest of the home.