Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Electrical supply is a weak point for sump pumps since pumps need electricity ...

With lots of rain ahead in the forecast, homeowners will be depending on their sump pump now more than ever! The worst time to find out you need a sump pump replacement or repair is during the rainy ...

Most homeowners don't think much about their sump pump or a battery backup system until it's too late and water seeps into the basement. These systems are the focus of a growing company that recently ...

April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring heavy rains that pose a risk of flooding. Is your sump pump ready for the spring rain ahead? If you haven’t yet considered upgrading or ...

Water-powered pump Another backup option is to install a pump that is powered by the municipal water coming into your home. The nice thing about hydraulic sump pumps is that you don't have to worry ...

Your faithful sump pump is waiting to save your basement from stormwater damage. But it may not be able to do the job alone. It needs a sidekick, a helpmate, a partner. It needs a battery backup sump ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side This score is based on the amount of water that can be lifted 10 feet starting with a fully charged battery. This backup sump pump works ...

When we have torrential rains and the power goes out (which it often does here even without a storm) my husband and I have to bail out our sump pump to avoid flooding our basement since we don't have ...

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