Checked Your Sump Pump Lately?

Follow this Checklist:

1. Sump pump check to make sure discharge line is not clogged.

2. Check to make sure it has a check valve, and it is operating properly.

3. Some pumps have a built in float, like Zoeller cast iron pumps, and some have a separate float that plugs into the pump. The pumps that have a separate float can be tested by unplugging the float and directly plugging into the outlet. By doing so you can bypass the float. This will tell you if the pump or the float are bad.

This may buy you a little time until a plumber can get there. But if you do that DO NOT leave it plugged in. You will burn out the pump. The float tells the pump when to operate. So by bypassing the float the pump will not turn off until unplugging it.

4. Like anything else, it has moving parts that need to move occasionally so they don’t seize up. If you have a utility sink in the basement or a hose connection of some kind, it may not be a bad idea to cycle your pump if not frequently used.

5. Also, if you have a back-up pump you can do the same by unplugging your main pump and cycling your back-up. Back-ups fail because years may go by and the back-up pump may never cycle. It’s good that you haven’t lost power but not good for the pump.

Liberty has a nice back-up pump powered by water rather than electricity or battery. These require minimum maintenance. These seem to be the future of back-up pumps. They do need a water line and a separate discharge line ran but they seem to be the future.

As many of my customers know, I like to see new products operate for a couple of years before I start to use them in your home. When given the opportunity to make choices, remember, I’m always just a phone call away if you need a sump pump in Bensalem, or a pump repair in the Bensalem area.

-Joe Canty

(267) 356-3857   

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This is Not the Time for Backed Up Sinks in Your Laundry Room.

When things go haywire in your Southeastern, PA laundry room it can be annoying at best…especially when it’s hot and muggy. When the sink or the washing machine itself backs up, it is time to call a reliable plumber to clear the back up. That call, in the Bensalem area, should be to Joe Canty.

Here are some of the signs -

1. The water has stopped draining out of the washer.

2. The water backs up at the pipes.

3. Do you have cast iron pipes in your home?

4. The p-trap is closed.

These things, and much more are the reason you call Joe! Joe Canty, the owner of All Drains Plumbing will come to your home in Bucks and Montgomery Counties and clear out the problem in your laundry room. Just visit his website at alldrainsbensalem.com for all the details and call (267) 356-3857 for service.

In My Eyes You Folks are Heroes!

Did you serve in the U.S. military? Are you a first responder helping to save lives in the greater Philadelphia area? Are you a member of one of our area police forces or fire departments? Do you teach school in the Bensalem area? As the owner of All Drains Bensalem, I salute you!

My name is Joe Canty, and I am honored to serve this area with honest, thorough, and guaranteed hard work when it comes to your plumbing. I would like to offer you a discount on my services if you serve the public in one of the above professions. It would be my honor.

If you live in Bucks or Montgomery counties and you have a plumbing emergency, or just routine maintenance that should be done, I hope you call me. All Drains Bensalem is proud to serve this area’s plumbing needs. Call me at (267) 356-3857. Take a look at the website at alldrainsbensalem.com.

The Difference Between a Sump Pump and an Ejector Pump.

Here is what you need to know: a sump pump is used to remove ground water. An ejector pump moves water from basement appliances, such as toilets, sinks, and appliances. These two pumps, while appearing very similar, have two entirely different functions.

It is not as important that you know that as it is to know whom to trust in the Bensalem area to repair and replace them. When it comes to sump pumps and ejector pumps, the right person to call is Joe Canty - the owner of All Drains Bensalem, serving Bucks and Montgomery counties as well as the surrounding area in Southeast PA.

The bottom line is that Joe Canty of All Drains Bensalem is a plumber you can trust for regular maintenance and emergencies! His company slogan is “one call clears it all” and it is an apt description of what Joe does. When you have a plumbing problem in the Bensalem area, call him at (267) 356-3857. To see the big picture go to alldrainsbensalem.com.

How to Choose a Plumber.

Choosing a plumber anywhere in the country is all about finding someone who has put in the work. What does that mean? Well, this means having a state license, full-coverage liability insurance, and a written guarantee to back up their claims. When you call Bensalem area plumber Joe Canty of All Drains Plumbing all of the boxes are checked!

Here is a partial checklist to start with –

1.  Evaluate what plumbing service(s) you are seeking.

2.  Verify their credentials.

3.  Take a look at reviews.

4.  Secure a contract of expectations from the plumber.

That is a good start. When you need a plumber in the Philadelphia area, particularly in surrounding Bucks and Montgomery Counties, call Joe Canty of All Drains Plumbing Bensalem. This is a guy that you will probably call over and over again for your plumbing needs. Call Joe at 267-356-3857. See some of his plumbing skills at alldrainsbensalem.com.

The Rains Will Be Coming.

Not now maybe, but before you know it the weather will moderate and the rains will come to Southeastern Pennsylvania. When they do, as they inevitably will, is your home’s sump pump ready to withstand the wet weather? Joe Canty of All Drains Plumbing is the right person to call to take a look at your sump pump and assess its strength.

What does he look for in a sump pump?

1. First, he may fill the pump pit with water and look to see if the pump activates.

2. Next, he may observe the pump drain water out of its basin.

3. Thirdly, he will probably test the shut-off valve.

Here is the point. If you wait until there is a torrential rain…it may be too late! Bensalem plumber Joe Canty will give you an honest assessment NOW as to whether your sump pump is ready on a day’s notice. That is something in which you can take great comfort. Please look at Joe’s many talents by visiting alldrainsbensalem.com and give him a call at 267-332-2019.

New Year…New Water Heater?

If your Bensalem, PA area home’s water heater is more than 8 years old, then 2022 might be the year to replace it. Joe Canty does not know yet, until you call him and set up a visit. At the very least, it needs to be inspected. Joe will “shoot you straight” and tell you the truth if your home’s water heater has good efficiency left in it.

It could be a problem if –

1.  Definitely, if there is water leaking from the tank.

2.  You quickly run out of hot water.

3.  The water coming out of your faucets is discolored.

4.  There is low water pressure.

These and other signs are why you should call Joe Canty, the owner of All Drains Plumbing located in Bensalem. Joe serves the plumbing needs of Bucks and Montgomery Counties including a part of greater Philadelphia. When you need Joe Canty, he will be there for you by calling 267-356-3857. Visit his website at alldrainsbensalem.com.