A failed sump pump is usually the result of a switching problem. Sometimes the pump can shift inside the basin, causing the float that operates the switch to lodge against its side. Debris can ...

A failed float caused a basement backup as flood-fueled ... that's when people figure out when their sump pump failed. Typically, it's just due to age," he said. WHAS11 met him at a home where ...

your sump pump won’t prevent water from filling your basement. To make sure your pump is working before the ground thaws, take the lid off the pump, reach in and pull the float up. If the motor ...

Pueblo residents will receive a notice in the mail with a red heading that says "Sump Pump Verification Required." The enclosed letter will mention missing information against city code requirements.

STRATFORD, P.E.I. – The Town of Stratford has introduced a sump pump redirection rebate program aimed at addressing sump pumps connected to the town’s sanitary sewer system. The voluntary program ...

FARGO — As temperatures drop below freezing, the city of Fargo is urging area residents to be mindful of sump pump discharge. In a press release, the city said discharge from an improperly ...

The plastic float triggers the pump to turn on or off, according to the water level in the sump pit. Much like the plastic float in a toilet tank, the sump pump float must move freely in order to ...

Luckily, there’s a way to prevent water damage, even during some flooding: installing a sump pump. Sump pumps are a straightforward and convenient way to keep water from damaging your basement ...

It can happen in a number of scenarios. For example, what if your neighbor's sump pump drains directly onto your property and causes significant damage? In this instance, you may have legal recourse ...