The system he built will sound an audio alarm and send an email if something goes wrong with the sump pump ... mean frozen water pipes leading to flooding).

A sump pump defends your home against basement flooding. Despite its importance, it’s perplexing just how many homeowners overlook its maintenance against debris and sediment buildup. Once the effects ...

A good sump pump is invaluable in times of flooding to prevent the damage caused by water standing for an extended period of time, minimizing the damage and discouraging mold and mildew from forming.

We’ve got some friends who have two sump pumps. One is a backup and sounds an alarm when it is switched on. But this only works as long as they’re home to hear it. [Felix Rusu] came up with a ...

Place water sensors in basement corners: Place sensors in the corners of the basement and near the sewer or water-main entrance. While sensors won't protect you from flooding, they will sound an alarm ...

When the skies open and power lines go down, a reliable backup sump pump could be the difference ... Some combo units sound an alarm when they switch from primary to backup; others sound an ...

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 ...