Sump pumps sit inside sump pits, which are fiberglass or plastic ... peanut butter and spread it around everything but the sump pump lid. You’re finished! The next time a big storm comes your ...

Sump pumps are low-profile home protection heroes. They may not be as costly as a furnace or used as often as a refrigerator, ...

Fortunately for modern homeowners, the problem was solved in the late 1940s with the introduction of the sump pump. Standing ...

A cover protects the pump from snow, ice ... plumbing-safe antifreeze into the sump pit. This will help prevent any remaining water from freezing. Recheck all connections to ensure everything ...

“The primary benefit of a sump pump is to keep any area below flood rim level — such as a crawlspace, basement, or diversion pit — free of water,” explained Mike Prencavage Jr., owner and ...

And because extreme weather events have increased in frequency, more homeowners are pulling off the cover of that mysterious basin in the corner of the basement and adding a backup sump pump as an ...

But this only works as long as they’re home to hear it. [Felix Rusu] came up with a solution what will text him if the sump pump fails. This way he can head home, or call someone to check in on ...

sump pump pits, and difficult-to-reach areas that may have filled up if you've got an uneven floor or unfinished basement. It can move up to nine gallons per minute and, despite running on a 12V ...

Backed by Assurant, GE’s authorized provider of extended warranties, these plans cover parts and labor for appliance repairs after the manufacturer’s warranty expires. You can pick and choose ...

A true winter disaster is when it's freezing outside whilst flooding inside. Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump ...

For a sump pump to work properly, water under the pump basin must rise sufficiently to enter the pit and trigger a floater, switch, or valve. The sump pump then pumps the water outside through a ...