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What is a check valve?

A check valve keeps water from returning to the sump pit or crawl space after the pump shuts...

 

I just refinished my basement and I want to ensure that it doesn’t flood. Do you have any advice?

You can buy a sump pump that has a battery back up. There are also high-water...

 

How do I know the correct size of sump pump to install?

If this is a replacement, and the previous one served well for a number of years, you can simply install the same size. If the old one seemed to...

 

My sump pump runs constantly, do I need to buy a new one?

It could just be a bad switch that is easy to...

 

What's the most likely reason my sump pump isn't working?

Usually its the switch. If the pump shifts inside the sump pit, the float switch may become stuck and not float freely on the water. Debris can also...

 
 
 
 


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