GLENDALE -- Heavy rain can cause issues for your sump pump -- and so can sub-zero temperatures. FOX6 News on Tuesday, January 19th tagged along with a plumber responding to calls he only gets when ...
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A Homeowner’s Guide to Sump Pumps

Fortunately for modern homeowners, technology came to the rescue in the late 1940s with the development of the sump pump.
The opportunities for consultants to make troubleshooting a niche business can be very beneficial when the economy slows down and, in turn, design engineering for construction projects slows down.
Question: Can I pump the water from my sump pump into my plumbing system? Answer: No, the water from the sump pump should go directly outside. Municipalities do not allow clear water to go to the ...
“Sump pumps can fail for various reasons—not just power outages ... In addition to tracking pump cycles, some systems can even detect problems like clogged impellers. The added convenience can be ...
The city of Ann Arbor is launching a new investigation into reported water problems in the basements of residents who've gone through the city's footing drain disconnection program and had mandatory ...
The city is making a new push to alleviate Lexington's sanitary sewer overflow problems by targeting sump pumps. On Tuesday night, about 35 people attended a meeting at Open Door Church on Addison ...
Rain gardens are just the tip of the iceberg better known as Blueprint Columbus. The next step is installing sump pumps in hundreds of homes. "It’s kind of an ongoing process," said Susan Ashbrook, ...