Basement floods every time it rains
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Oct 21, 2014You cannot put the machines in the basement! These new electronic machines will not handle and void your warranty if moisture is an issue. Sounds like you need to get estimates from professionals on remedying the flooding issue! Do not put the appliances down there-rust and corrosion will be inevitable.Helpful Reply
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Darla on Oct 23, 2014You need to put an automatic sump pump down there. I wouldn't put your appliances down there, though, or anything else that could get ruined.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Oct 23, 2014Perhaps you already have a check valve also installed that does not work. Does this same thing happen to your neighbors? If not and it is isolated to your home alone, and its coming in from the back up of the drainage pipes in the floor. Get a new or replace the old check valve as your husband suggests. Also remember that you need national flood insurance to protect you against this issue. Your normal home owners insurance will not cover this and the damage that is caused by the back ups. Remember that this water can contain dangerous bacteria and should be carefully cleaned and sanitized after the backup occurs. This may be something that a professional needs to do for you.Helpful Reply
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Hosmer Drainage and Foundation on Mar 19, 2015Why put a sump inside your house when you could probably stop the water from ever getting in your home in the first place...for less moneyHelpful Reply
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