If you have water problems in your basement that you've been ignoring, there's a good chance you're losing up to half of your home's living space. For many, the simplest solution is to install a sump pump.
In these cases, a sump-pump installation is a good solution. Many new homes have a sump pit already in place, complete with a drainage-tile system under the basement floor that's designed to channel water to the pit. If your home doesn't have this feature, and your water problem ...
TIP:Mark suggests, “There is usually a check valve on the discharge pipe that prevents all the water in the discharge pipe from going back into the sump hole when the pump is done pumping. If you are going to replace the sump pump it is a good idea to replace the check valve. It’...
How to Keep Your Sump Pump RunningHomeowners rarely give much thought to their sump pumps exceptwhen things go wrong. Often hidden...Pogue, Paul
Sump pumps protect your basement from flooding, so understanding how much power a sump pump uses can make the difference between a dry foundation and a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Learn about the power needs of your pump to find the right energy source for it. How Much Wattage Does a ...
Sump pumps are normally used to pump clear liquid, such as ground water from a wet basement sump pit or graywater from a basement laundry sink. Our sump pump photo (left) is not a wonderful installation, but you can see the pump motor (red arrow), pump float switch (orange arrow), ...
Plumbing projects encompass a variety of parts, and you’ll pay a different price to replace a water heater than to repair a sump pump. Here are common plumbing repairs and their average prices. Bear in mind that the plumber or company you choose, as well as local labor costs, will impac...
Crawl Space Sump Pump Install - How to install The first time I ventured into our cabin crawl space, there was standing water in the space. Not good. Knowing that the ideal crawlspace mimics that of the conditioned living space of your home, I knew I had a lot of work to do, and th...
If your Beko washing machine is not emptying or it is filling with water but it´s not draining the water correctly then there is good chance that your Beko washing machine pump has failed or the hoses are blocked.This video will show you how to replace Beko washing machine pump, we ...
Samsung dishwashers have been designed to place the drain pump and filtering system within easy reach inside the tub for your convenience. The drain pump drains the dirty water from the dishwater generated while the dishwater is running. Inside the drain pump, there is a filter assembly for ...