Q: My basement's sump pump is so noisy that I have to move into the guest room to sleep during periods of heavy rain. The pump has a vertical pipe connecting it to the main outtake pipe leading to the ...
You notice a sump pump cycling every 30 seconds after a snowstorm and wonder if something changed underground. That rapid cycling often points to excess meltwater, a clogged or frozen discharge, or a ...
A sump pump that stays silent during heavy rain is often more dangerous than one making obvious noise. The float switch is the most common failure point in older pumps, and it can fail without any ...
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 ...
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - After heavy rains led to many flooded basements throughout Louisville and southern Indiana during weekend storms, many homeowners are now blaming water damage on stalled sump ...
Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...
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