Sump Pumps

Sometimes, your primary sump pump could break down suddenly, or power could go out when you least expect it. Consequently, you might end up with a flooded basement. But guess what? With a battery backup sump pump, you can keep your crawl space dry for hours until the main pump starts working. Yeah, you heard…

The concept of a walkout basement has become more popular in recent years, as homeowners seek an extra level of privacy and security.  However, they can also be hazardous if floods or sewer systems rupture. So, do walkout basements need sump pumps?  Walkout basements should have a sump pump whether it tends to be flooded…

Choosing the best backup battery for your sump pump can be backbreaking as many battery options are available in the market. But, you can’t buy any of those RV / regular-use batteries as a backup battery system for the sump pump. Sump pumps require stronger batteries that can take the heavy load of two pumps…

Many homeowners get lazy and drain their sump pump line to the street. Before you think about directing the discharge line to the street, you should know, can a sump pump drain into the street? It largely depends on the city you’re living in and the local administration. Generally, a permit is necessary for the…

To keep your basement clean, dry, and non-humid, regulating your sump pump is essential. When unregulated, the pump may freeze, resulting in a cold and icky basement and a risk of flooding it with dirty water. So you might ask, how to unfreeze sump pump discharge? The solution to this problem is to unfreeze your…

If you have an air handler or any kind of furnace appliance, a question may arise in your mind. That is, “can I furnace condensate drain to sump pump?” Well, truly, you shouldn’t do it. Furnace appliances produce heat mainly for your home. And in doing so, there are chemical reactions that take place inside…

Can you pee in a sump pump? Well, we’re not the biggest fan of a person peeing in a sump pump. But, when that bladder hits you hard, a place to lay off your urine in a sump pit is perfectly reasonable. Did you ever consider the consequences of peeing in a sump pit? You…

Are you wondering why your sump pump is spraying water? It might be because of a malfunctioning check valve, loose or damaged piping, or several other reasons. Sump Pumps are installed to drain water out of your basement to keep your household dry when there’s a flood. But the whole purpose of the installation misfires…

A sump pump sometimes acts as a safeguard of a house’s basement. But all houses don’t need one. That might create a query: Are houses with sump pumps bad? It can’t be answered with just yes or no because whether it’s bad or good will vary from location to location. For example, if your house…

Installing the proper sump pump on the property is critical for a functional water drainage system. It can prevent overflow while preserving the performance of the pump. But unfortunately, many homeowners don’t know how deep should a sump pump be under their basement and often pick the wrong one.  For most residential and commercial applications,…