2. Remove the Pump (If Removable) If the sump pump is removable, take it out of the sump pit for a more thorough inspection and cleaning. If the pump is not removable, proceed to the next step.

When the power goes out during a heavy rainstorm, having a portable generator can keep your sump pump running and the ...

The Inside Outside Guys: Sump pumpsIt was around 1849 that an American company named Goulds cast the first all-metal pump, and the late 1940’s when we started to install pumps in the sump in our ...

The sump pump must be equipped with a check valve to prevent discharged water from draining back into the sump basin and into the house. If the sump pump does not come equipped with a check valve ...

A sump pump should only make a basic motor sound and operate quickly, Diciolla said. "When a pump turns on, it should empty that pit in about 10 seconds," he said.

We also have an indoor sump pump, but it's only used if the outdoor pump fails and water rises an inch or two in the basement. So this past spring, I bought a jet pump to use as a better backup to ...

WEST FARGO — All sump pumps in West Fargo must be switched to outside beginning Monday, April 1. This regulation includes properties with sump pump variances for winter months.

Question: We have a 15-year-old home with a sump pump that we constantly have on. When we first moved in, I was advised by someone at Home Depot to simply disconnect the outside hose in the winter ...

All sump pumps in West Fargo must have their sump pump discharge outside beginning April 1, 2017. This regulation includes properties with sump pump variances for winter months.

How to Winterize Your Outdoor Sump Pump 1. Turn Off the Power Unplug the sump pump from the outlet or flip the breaker to ensure it's off. This step is essential for your safety before working on ...

The sump pump water must divert outside during the remainder of the year. If you have questions or concerns about discharging your sump pump outside, please contact Public Works at (701) 515-5400.