A local plumber explains how to test your sump pump, why battery backups matter during power outages, and what upgrades can ...

As spring rain and snowmelt increase the risk of basement flooding, a plumbing expert says homeowners should check their sump ...

About a week ago we had warm temps and a huge amount of snow melt and our sump pump started running as it should.<BR><BR>The problem was it continued to run constantly for maybe five days and I have ...

THE DFC-2 DUAL FLOAT, PIGGY BACK SUMP PUMP SWITCH features a deluxe controller that monitors pump and power conditions and sounds an alarm when a problem is detected, such as a lack of AC power, or a ...

If your basement relies on a sump pump to stay dry during a sopping wet Canadian spring, then March can be a dangerous month. That’s why it makes sense to see how your sump is doing right now, before ...

Our basement has only flooded twice in 15 years. Would it be wise--or a waste of money--to install a sump pump? This is a matter of personal preference, and depends on the cost of installing the sump ...

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 ...