Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. If your basement is prone to flooding, you know just how important your sump pump is to your home. If it breaks down, you could find yourself ...

It’s never a good idea to take your sump pump for granted. Whether you have a submersible sump pump that sits down in a sump pit, or a pedestal pump that sits on top of a pedestal, you owe it to ...

Spring is good time to test your sump pump and replace it, if it is not functioning properly. Step 1: Remove the pump pit cover and slowly pour a bucket of water into the sump tank. The float should ...

The best sump pump brands include a built-in backup. These versatile units combine a standard electric sump pump with a battery backup option to provide relief in emergency situations. Combination ...

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WILD WEATHER typically drags mechanical contractors out to face unprecedented dangers: subzero temperatures that invite frostbite; bone-chilling, rain-soaked emergency calls; and torrential downpours ...

Sump pumps are essential to keeping your house dry and free of mold and mildew. They come to the rescue for emergency flooding and for groundwater that threatens the basement and foundation. The ...