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 ...

There's more than one kind of sump pump battery backup, and knowing the difference can help you decide if it's worth buying ...

A sump pump is an incredibly useful item to have in your basement: Unsophisticated but essential. It’s basically motorized pump in a bucket, buried below the floor of your basement or crawlspace ...

When replacing your sump pump, you can expect a pedestal sump pump replacement cost to range from $400 to $900, with an average cost of $650. Submersible sump pump replacement costs range from ...

Sump Pump Failure. Sump pumps are designed to handle a certain amount of water before they start to overflow. As time goes on, however, ...

The Consumer Reports sump pump backup system buying guide covers the types, features, and other must-know topics about sump pump backup systems.

We simulated failure of the primary pump, simply by unplugging it. Then I poured water into a nearby drain that flows into the sump pump. The only pump left that could work was the battery backup ...

CR tested popular brands of sump pump backup systems to find the ones that will keep your basement dry in the worst weather conditions. Ad-free. Influence-free.

Sump-Pump failure floods Greendale church during Holy Week Parish planning to still hold Easter service at church. DURING THE 6:00 HOUR OF 12 NEWS THIS MORNING.

Homeowners insurance will generally pay for damage due to sudden, accidental plumbing issues. Standard home insurance typically does not cover damage caused by sump pump failure, flooding or ...

Water backup coverage is optional insurance that can pay for damage from sewer backups or sump pump failure. See whether it’s worth adding to your policy.