{"id":446,"date":"2022-08-31T11:46:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T11:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.unitedairtemp.com\/dc-metro-area\/?page_id=446"},"modified":"2026-03-10T16:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:53:13","slug":"sump-pumps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unitedairtemp.com\/dc-metro-area\/plumbing\/sump-pumps\/","title":{"rendered":"Sump Pump Services in Northern Virginia & Washington, DC"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Planning for severe weather means preparing your home to withstand the storm. With an average of 30 tornados<\/a> yearly, homeowners in the DC metro area see a lot of use out of their sump pump during heavy thunderstorms and floods.<\/p>\r\n

At United Air Temp, we provide comprehensive sump pump repair, installation, and replacement to ensure that DC metro homes are well-protected against flood water and foundation damage.<\/p>\r\n

As a leader in home comfort since 1931, you can trust our honest, reliable, and experienced technicians to provide plumbing services<\/a> that will help you have peace of mind.<\/p>\r\n

Call (202) 796-7990<\/a> or <\/strong>contact UAT online<\/strong><\/a> to request sump pump services in DC or Northern Virginia.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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\n Request Service<\/span>\n Get started by filling out a service request form or by giving us a call.<\/span>\n
\n Schedule Now<\/a>\n <\/i>(202) 796-7990<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\r\n

What Does a Sump Pump Do and Why Do You Need One?<\/h2>\r\n

A sump pump system consists of a constructed pit that is dug below the level of your basement surface. The hole is then fitted with the electric sump pump that detects increasing water levels or pressures.<\/p>\r\n

If there’s a flood and water levels rise, the sump pump automatically begins to collect and move water outside and away from your home using a discharge line.<\/p>\r\n

There are two different kinds of sump pumps:<\/p>\r\n