THE DFC-2 DUAL FLOAT, PIGGY BACK SUMP PUMP SWITCH features a deluxe controller that monitors pump and power conditions and sounds an alarm when a problem is detected, such as a lack of AC power, or a ...

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As winter ends and snow melts, water can seep into your basement, causing major problems for your sump pump. Here's how to prevent a backup.

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Our basement has only flooded twice in 15 years. Would it be wise--or a waste of money--to install a sump pump? This is a matter of personal preference, and depends on the cost of installing the sump ...

Selecting and installing a pump for a homeowner’s sump and waste-management system is never a one-size-fits-all project. For the professional installer, multiple factors need to be considered before ...

When heavy seasonal rains start pooling around your house, the last thing you want is to be humming Johnny Cash’s “Five Feet High and Rising” as water creeps up in your basement. But that may be the ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Electrical supply is a weak point for sump pumps since pumps need electricity ...