Water damage can turn your castle into a swamp faster than you might think. As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is ...

When a power outage causes a related failure — sump pumps going offline ... to sump systems — with a portable generator (located outside the home in a well-ventilated area) and with a marine ...

She says sump pumps are crucial to have this time of year ... are focusing on Covington's trouble areas. He even hired some outside contractors to help out. "Especially in the low-lying areas ...

which is the height the pump must push water from the sump basin to the discharge point outside. Manufacturers typically list gph capacities at different vertical lift heights, so you can be sure ...

A sump pump takes the water that surrounds your basement ... “If you don’t hear it kick on, but it’s really raining outside, then it’s something that you probably want to have somebody ...

Sump pump installations must connect the foundation drain (weeping ... that is technically feasible based on their existing servicing. Call 311 (905-615-4311 outside city limits) or email ...

Another thing to watch: Make sure any outdoor vents connected to heating ... houses are built to handle significant snow loads. Sump pumps could be another source of trouble in a heavy melt ...

Jeannie Woodard, Town of Stratford director of infrastructure When sump pumps discharge clean water into the sewer ... Summer is on the horizon, and if your outdoor space could use an upgrade, you won ...

Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, cracking, and ultimately failing when you need it the most. If you live in ...

Frozen or clogged discharge lines mean that the problem extends beyond the sump pump and outside—which may entail digging. All sump pumps must be plugged into dedicated GFCI outlets located near ...