Q: My basement's sump pump is so noisy that I have to move into the guest room to sleep during periods of heavy rain. The pump has a vertical pipe connecting it to the main outtake pipe leading to the ...

A local plumber explains how to test your sump pump, why battery backups matter during power outages, and what upgrades can ...

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - With continuous rain on Wednesday, sump pumps across mid-Michigan are working overtime. If your sump pump is working like it should, water should stay away from your basement.

FARGO - For many homeowners, a sump pump is their first line of defense against getting water in the basement. The threat of flooding this spring means homeowners should check their sump pump now to ...

In many homes, the sump pump plays a critical role in keeping the basement dry. If the device is showing signs of trouble, you'll want to fix it as soon as possible to avoid flooding. A sump pump ...

Q-Every so often we get a sewer-gas smell throughout our home. It`s a ranch-style house with a sump pump in the basement. The odor is more apparent during dry weather. We`ve tried everything we can ...

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Central Illinois is expecting two to three inches of rain by the weekend, and with that rain, sump pumps could fail. Plumbing companies are expecting to receive more calls to fix ...