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Every Floods Be Gone guide in one place, grouped by topic.
Sump Pump Picks
Our shortlists of primary sump pumps by horsepower, housing and build, from 1/3 HP cast iron workhorses to heavy duty and pedestal models.
- Sump Pump Buying Guide: Pumps, Backups, Valves and Care
- How to Determine Sump Pump Size for Your Basement
- Best 1/2 HP Sump Pumps for Steady Basement Drainage
- Best 1/3 HP Sump Pumps for Average Basements
- Best Cast Iron Sump Pumps for a Wet Basement
- Best Heavy Duty Sump Pumps for High Water Tables
- Best Pedestal Sump Pumps for Narrow Pits
Pump Types and Matchups
Pedestal versus submersible, cast iron versus plastic, sump versus sewage and utility pumps, plus model-against-model comparisons and reviews.
- What Is a Pedestal Sump Pump?
- 1/3 or 1/2 HP Sump Pump: Which Size Do You Need?
- Cast Iron vs Plastic Sump Pump
- Pedestal vs Submersible Sump Pump
- Sump Pump vs Sewage Ejector Pump
- Sump Pump vs Utility Pump: Which Job Needs Which?
- Zoeller M53 vs M63
- Zoeller M98 Flow-Mate Sump Pump Review
Backup Power and Alarms
Battery backup pumps, inverter systems, backup batteries and high water alarms that warn you before the pit overflows.
- What Size Battery Do You Need for a Sump Pump Backup?
- Is a Battery Backup Sump Pump Worth It?
- Why Is My Basement Watchdog Sump Pump Beeping?
- Best Battery Backup Sump Pumps for Power Outages
- Best Sump Pump Alarms for Early Warning
Valves, Floats and Pits
How a sump system fits together: check valves, float switches, pit depth and the path water takes out of the house.
- How Deep Should a Sump Pit Be?
- How Does a Sump Pump Work?
- Where Does a Sump Pump Check Valve Go?
- Best Sump Pump Check Valves for Discharge Lines
- Tethered vs Vertical Float Switch for Sump Pumps
Upkeep and Fixes
Testing, run times, smells, lifespan and the signs that say your pump needs a fix or a replacement.
- How Long Can a Sump Pump Run Continuously?
- How Long Do Sump Pumps Last?
- How Often Should a Sump Pump Run?
- How to Test a Sump Pump Before the Next Storm
- Why Does My Sump Pump Smell?