Backwater Valves in Your Home | Installation, Maintenance, and More

Backwater valves are an important home safety feature. Learn how to install and maintain backwater valves, and how they work.
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A backwater valve, also known as a backflow valve, is a device that prevents wastewater from flowing up into a home from the municipal sewer system. During times of heavy rain or flooding, sewer systems can become overcharged, and the excess sewage escapes through the toilets and drains of connected homes. Backwater valves engage when sewage flow is reversed, preventing damage from sewer backup inside the home.
Installing a backwater valve is highly recommended, but can be challenging in a home that’s already finished. Retrofitting a home with a backwater valve often requires concrete removal and replacement.
Many towns and cities require all newly-constructed homes to have backwater valves installed during construction. Some cities and provinces offer subsidies to help homeowners pay for the installation.
The cost of installing a backwater valve is only $150 to $250. However, retrofitting one to an existing home can cost significantly more.
Maintaining backwater valves is quite simple: Once or twice each year, open the valve’s cover and ensure that the valve is clear and free of debris. Wearing protective gear is important when dealing with a backwater valve, as untreated sewage can pose a serious health hazard.
Many home insurance providers offer lower rates to homes that have backwater valves installed.
00:00 Intro
00:52 What is a backwater valve?
01:51 Do I need to install a backwater valve?
02:24 How do I install a backwater valve?
03:31 How do I maintain my backwater valve?
04:05 Backwater valves and home insurance
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