The parts that make up your sump pump control the entirety of the machine’s integrity and capabilities. With that in mind, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve installed a sump pump that’s not only going to remove water from your home but that’s going to reduce your overall home maintenance costs instead of adding to them.
The Pros and Cons of Plastics
At first glance, it can seem like a good idea to cut your losses and try to save money while installing a sump pump. This, however, is not always the case.
Plastic sump pumps may seem like a cheaper alternative to cast iron sump pumps, but they often overheat and fail. Depending on the severity of the failure, the damage and flooding can result in costly repairs—ones that you might not have had to contend with had you purchased a slightly more expensive pump in the first place.
The Pros and Cons of Cast Iron
Cast iron sump pump parts aren’t like your cast-iron kitchen appliances. There’s no need to season anything here. Instead, you can rely on cast iron sump pump parts to withstand long-term exposure to moisture while protecting your home.
As you might expect, SafeDri Sump Pumps are made with cast iron. Unlike other pumps, which may use plastic to reduce their product’s overall cost, SafeDri’s cast iron parts will transfer the heat without warping. As the heat reaches the cold water outside the motor, it dissipates and cools the metal, which in turn prevents the motor from overheating.