Sump Pump Services

Roughly seven to ten years, less if it cycles frequently. Signs it is going include running constantly, cycling on and off rapidly, unusual noise, or visible rust. Replacing a tired pump before the wet season costs considerably less than the water damage from one that quits during it.

It is worth considering here, because the storms that cause the most water are the same storms that take the power out. A sump pump with no power during a winter storm is the scenario the backup exists for, and it is a cheaper problem to solve in advance.

Pour a bucket of water into the pit slowly until the float rises. The pump should start, clear the pit and shut off cleanly. Do that before the wet season rather than during it. A pump that has sat unused all summer is the one that fails in November.

Many homes here do. Wet winters, a high water table in some areas and plenty of homes with basements or crawlspaces make groundwater a routine problem rather than an occasional one. If your crawlspace is damp or your basement has ever taken water, it is worth assessing.

Often the same day. If you call before 1pm we can usually get a technician to you that day, and members of our 5 Star Maintenance Plan go to the front of the queue. Our vans are stocked, so most common repairs are finished on the first visit rather than waiting on a part.

It is our annual maintenance membership. Members get discounted annual maintenance, priority service, no overtime charges, a discounted diagnostic fee that is free at the Platinum level, an extended repair warranty, discounted water heater service, and a reminder when your maintenance is due. Members who call before 1pm can usually be seen the same day.

A three year labor warranty on our work as standard, plus a Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. Manufacturer warranties on the equipment itself run separately and vary by brand and model. A Comfort Shield Extended Warranty is available if you want coverage beyond that, and we will explain what each one covers before you decide.

Yes. Ballard Heating, Cooling, Electric & Plumbing offers financing options to help you spread the cost of larger projects, such as a new heat pump, furnace, air conditioner, water heater, or electrical panel upgrade, into manageable monthly payments. Visit our Financing page to see current options, or call us at 206-784-8101 and our team will walk you through what's available for your project.

We quote upfront, before the work starts, so there is no surprise at the end. For larger jobs we put a detailed proposal together onsite and back it with our Price Lock Guarantee, which means the price we put in writing is the price you pay. Estimates are free.

Yes. We hold Washington contractor licenses BALLANG062QD and BASHAAP823QR, and our technicians are licensed professionals. We are also a Mitsubishi Diamond Elite Contractor, a Trane Comfort Specialist and a Lennox Premier Dealer, and a longstanding member of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America.

Since 1993. We have been locally-led and operated that whole time, which is more than thirty years working on homes in this region. That matters more than it sounds: Puget Sound housing stock runs from 1920s bungalows to new construction, and the right answer for one is rarely the right answer for the other.