It can prevent foundation problems, mold and wall warping. When your sump pump breaks down, you could be looking at major repair costs. On average, sump pump replacement can cost between $308 and ...

How to Test the Sump Pump Fill your five gallon bucket with water. Remove the sump pump cover (if there is one) and pour the water into the sump pit. A properly functioning pump will draw the ...

Many home warranty plans cover sump pump replacement in addition to a large number of home appliances and systems. This means you may only need to pay a deductible to replace your sump pump, which ...

When your primary pump—or the power—fails, these top-tested models are ready to step inIn CR's lab, we measured the flow rate and battery draw of 11 sump pump backup systems.By Jesse WillWhen ...

And because extreme weather events have increased in frequency, more homeowners are pulling off the cover of that mysterious basin in the corner of the basement and adding a backup sump pump, or ...

When replacing your sump pump, you can expect a pedestal sump pump replacement cost to range from $400 to $900, with an average cost of $650. Submersible sump pump replacement costs range from ...

Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, cracking, and ultimately failing when you need it the most.

The Consumer Reports sump pump backup system buying guide covers the types, features, and other must-know topics about sump pump backup systems.