Tucked away in the depths of your home, your sump pump can become a forgotten appliance, especially if you normally have a dry basement. That is, until heavy rainfall, melting snow, a washing machine ...

With the rainy weather these days, your sump pump may need a little extra attention. Here to offer a few tips is Kelson Carter, Carter’s My Plumber.

How do I maintain my sump pump in the spring? In an article featured in HelloNation, plumbing expert Steve Winters of Winters Plumbing in Greenwood, Indiana, explains why routine sump pump maintenance ...

Dear readers: How did your sump pump perform during the recent storms? Before rain hits, it's important to know its condition and viability. One way is to "exercise" the sump pump at least twice a ...

Our basement has only flooded twice in 15 years. Would it be wise--or a waste of money--to install a sump pump? This is a matter of personal preference, and depends on the cost of installing the sump ...

The rain expected Tuesday afternoon, along with melting snow and ice could cause problems in and around Central Ohio homes. The last thing most people want is water coming inside their home. To that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A home sump pump with water at the bottom - Icemanj/Getty Images There is something truly awful about going to wash your hands or ...

Two days of rain put many area sump pumps to the test, and not all of them passed."There was a lot of rain and we were very busy," said Kent Gurske of Anthony Plumbing, Heating and Cooling.He said he ...