Topic
Sump pumps
How to size, test, fix and replace a sump pump, with real prices.
Calculator · coming May 2027
Sump pump size calculator
Lift, pipe run and inflow → gallons per hour, horsepower and backup size.
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Choosing a Sump Pump for Your Basement
Types, sizes and backups, explained in plain English.
Guides in this topic are being written and price-checked now. Titles become links as each one is published.
Problems and fixes
- Sump Pump Float Switch Problems and Fixes
- Sump Pump Check Valve: Install and Troubleshoot
Costs
- Sump Pump Installation Cost
Questions
- How Long Do Sump Pumps Last?
- How Does a Sump Pump Work? (Diagram)
- Pedestal vs Submersible Sump Pumps
Backups and products
- Battery Backup Sump Pumps, Compared
- Sump Pump Alarms: Do You Need One?
Quick check
How worried should you be?
Monitor
The pump runs during storms and stays quiet in dry weather.
Fix soon
It runs constantly, cycles on and off, or makes new noises.
Call a pro now
It won’t run while water rises in the pit, or the basement is already taking on water.