Fortunately for modern homeowners, technology came to the rescue in the late 1940s with the development of the sump pump.

When those summer storms bring deluges and gusting wind, it’s time to check your sump pump. Whether in a sump pit or set on a pedestal, the summer storms can overwhelm it. Many sump pump users know ...

Sump pumps are essential appliances for the home that can keep basements and crawlspaces dry by diverting ground water away from the home so that it can drain safely without damaging the home’s ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pentair (NYSE:PNR), a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, introduces its versatile sump pump controller to help minimize the risk of flooding at ...

Flood sensors remain one of the best small investments into smart home tech you can make. Placing a few cheap gadgets strategically around your home can save you thousands of dollars in water damage ...

This score is based on the amount of water that can be lifted 10 feet starting with a fully charged battery. This backup sump pump works beside and above your existing sump pump, as a water-powered ...

Q: My house is surrounded by wetlands and ferns. We have a constant influx of water coming through our drain tiles and into the sump pump due to a high water table or spring nearby. Our sump pump has ...

WILD WEATHER typically drags mechanical contractors out to face unprecedented dangers: subzero temperatures that invite frostbite; bone-chilling, rain-soaked emergency calls; and torrential downpours ...

Question: Can I pump the water from my sump pump into my plumbing system? Answer: No, the water from the sump pump should go directly outside. Municipalities do not allow clear water to go to the ...