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Here are seven reasons why your basement may have flooded, even though you have a sump pump, and what steps you should take next. Advertisement THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT AND NOT EDITORIAL CONTENT.

So before you consider a sump-pump installation, take a ... spread mold throughout the basement area. To create our sump pit, ... Expect your new pump to have a 1 1/2-in.-dia. threaded discharge port.

Flexible sump pump discharge hose kits permit fast and reliable temporary basement pump-outs. A rope tied to their handle permits installation without the need for anyone to get wet. When we see an ...

Flooded Basement Rule #1: Get the Water Out Before You Go In. A flooded basement is more than a nuisance, it's an electrocution hazard. Let's say you've got an inch or so of water in the basement.

CR tested popular brands of sump pump backup systems to find the ones that will keep your basement dry in the worst weather conditions. Ad-free. Influence-free.

Summer storms have made their way across the United States over the past weeks with more on the horizon.

Pedestal Sump Pumps: Pedestal pumps are separated into two parts—the motor and the pump—and are the least expensive, usually ranging from $75 to $200 per unit.