Though sump pumps are screened, debris can work past the screen and jam the impeller that drives the water. Repairing a submersible sump pump’s impeller requires removal of the pump from the ...

Pedestal type sump pumps are vertical pumps with an impeller located at the base. Unlike a submersible sump pump, the motor is not submerged in water but is located at the top of the pump.

Usually installed in a pit, sump pumps generally last seven to 10 years, sometimes longer. Luckily, the basic steps of testing a sump pump are the same for pretty much any residential model.

The Inside Outside Guys: Sump pumpsIt was around 1849 that an American company named Goulds cast the first all-metal pump, and the late 1940’s when we started to install pumps in the sump in our ...

Sump Pumps A Little Giant 6-CIA Sump Pump. A sump pump removes standing water from the sump basin in a basement or crawlspace. A sump pump can also be used in other applications such as general ...

With the heavy rain in Denver weather lately, you don't want it to find its way into your home. That's why local plumbers say it's that time of year to make sure your sump pumps are working properly.

Also allow a 6-inch air gap between the cage and the pump so that the pump does not overheat. This should dampen the sound of the pump and the pipes enough so that you can get a good night's sleep.