Best Sump Pump Reviews 2020

They work hard. They don't ask for much most of the time. They deliver instant results and don't even get stuck that often (when they do, it's a nightmare). That's right—we're talking about sump pumps, the greatest human invention since instant noodles! Also, rain barrels are quite nice and can be pretty useful if you're trying to gather water instead of getting rid of it.

If you're a struggling owner of a tough sump pit, you may have already noticed that you're going to need a certain means of emptying it, lest you end up with severely dampened knickers and a ruined couple of days. Since we sympathize with all of you folks who have been dealing with their sumps for extended periods of time now, we've made a list of five, so that you can pick the best model for your needs. In this section, however, we'll organize a brief overview of the most important features of these machines, so that you may have a clearer idea of what to look for when purchasing one.

First and foremost, the power of the pump determines how big of a sump it can take care of, and at what time. Typically, pumps dedicated to emptying a sump feature motors ranging from a quarter of a horse power to about one horse power, where the vast majority of models have either 2/4s or 3/4s. These two power categories, as well as some of the weaker versions, usually suffice in taking care of a home sump system, but might not really cut the mustard for some of the more sizeable environments. Also, the amount of water a sump pump can extricate from a sump dump is measured in gallons per hour or minute, and this value grows with the amount of HP with which a pump is working.

Another important thing to take into consideration would be the construction of a pump. Since these machines are expected to work in rather inhospitable environments, so to speak, it's no wonder that most of the manufacturers equip their pumps with tough builds that can really take a punch when needed. Usually, the material of choice is a combination of cast iron and stainless steel, where the heavy cast iron is put towards the bottom of the pump to protect the bowels inside, and also provide a solid base for the pump in a liquid environment. This is unlike shallow well pumps or pool pumps, which predominantly feature thermoplastic materials. All in all, a good sump pump should be sturdy and powerful enough to push water out and keep the debris and tiny deceased rodents away from its intestines.