Usually installed in a pit, sump pumps generally last seven to 10 years, sometimes longer. Luckily, the basic steps of testing a sump pump are the same for pretty much any residential model.

The wet sump system is the less complex of the two. It features a large, deep oil pan and a single oil pump and filter. It also weighs less and costs less.

Replacing a sump pump can be easy enough to do yourself, but if you call in a professional, you may pay around $45 to $200 per hour. If you’re looking to save on a sump pump replacement, see if ...

PM's article on "Installing a Sump Pump" generated a tremendous amount of reader mail. And although we can't address every question, we tried to answer the most-frequently-asked questions about ...

Independent Press How a water powered emergency sump pump work Published: Nov. 25, 2011, 4:08 p.m.

Q: We’ve had to replace several sump pumps in just a few years and I’m wondering why. We initially had a pump with the float on a rod, but the first time our basement flooded, it was because ...

Sump Pumps A Little Giant 6-CIA Sump Pump. A sump pump removes standing water from the sump basin in a basement or crawlspace. A sump pump can also be used in other applications such as general ...

Sump pumps with battery backup come with easy-to-follow installation instructions and cost about $300 to $500, depending on the capacity of the pump. Most homeowners can install the system ...