A sump pump's typical setup includes a pit, also known as a sump basin, dug in the basement floor or crawl space. It's equipped with a pump, such as a submersible pump is a type placed inside this pit ...

Sump pumps are essential to keeping your house dry and free of mold and mildew. They come to the rescue for emergency flooding and for groundwater that threatens the basement and foundation. The ...

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