Before finding out how to choose a Sump Pump, you may find it useful to understand how a sump pump works. watch this informative video.
What is a sump pump?
A sump pump is an electric pump placed in the basement of a home, for pumping water from the basement to outside the home. Sump pumps may pump out the water into the house's drainage system or outside the house.
Sump pumps need sump pit to function. The sump pit is a hole dug into the ground, Its function is to collect water. The sump pump then pumps out the water from the pit.
A basement sump pump is used if the basement of the house is below the water table. This situation can lead to flooding. when it rains and the soil under your house becomes wet, water may enter your basement. Even a small quantity of water on the basement floor can cause extensive damage. It will cost you a lot to repair the damage.
It is essential that you buy a sump pump that has a battery backup system as a precaution against electricity failure. If the pump doesn't work for a while, the pit will overflow.
