Primary Sump Pumps

A Sump Pump is the heart of your home’s drainage system. When the water in your sump basin (sometimes referred to as a “pit”) rises, the Sump Pump activates and pumps the excess water through a discharge pipe to a suitable location outside of and away from your home.

How long do sump pumps last?

Most Sump Pumps have an average life span of 5 to 7 years, after which they typically need replacing. Sump Pumps are mechanical devices that break down over thousands of cycles. Unfortunately, with most pumps, you won’t know it needs to be replaced until your basement floods.

What kind of Sump Pumps does U.S. Waterproofing recommend?

Our continuous quest for the most powerful and reliable sump pump drove us to create our own line of pumps — HERO Sump System. Our HERO 3000 Replacement Sump Pump has 1/3 horsepower and pumps 3,000 gallons of water per hour (50 gallons per minute). For homes that require higher water volume capacity, we offer the HERO 3900 Replacement Sump Pump, which has 1/2 horsepower and pumps 3,900 gallons of water/hour (65 gallons per minute). Ultimately, our goal is to ensure your Sump Pump is the correct size and can facilitate heavy rains, as this will help keep your basement dry.

What smart features does the HERO Sump System include?

Our HERO Replacement Sump Pump comes with two useful sensors, one that tells you if there’s no electricity to operate the pump, and another that informs you when the water inside your sump basin has risen above its normal operating level. The homeowner is also alerted when the pump has been running continuously for over 10 minutes, which often indicates a frozen or clogged pipe or a high volume of storm water. The pump can communicate directly with your home security system, and it tests itself weekly, so you are aware of issues before they become problems.

Do I need a backup sump pump?

It’s a good idea to have a Battery Backup Sump Pump so you’re covered in the event of a sudden power outage or when your Primary Sump Pump malfunctions. Over a long enough period, a Sump Pump will fail, and it’ll generally happen without warning.

Why choose U.S. Waterproofing for your primary sump pump?

In short, we are Sump Pump experts. U.S. Waterproofing’s Sump Pump Research Center has run millions of test cycles to come up with the most dependable Sump Pump. Our HERO Replacement Sump Pumps offer what matters most with Sump Pumps — reliability and industry leading pumping capacity. A functional Sump Pump is essential to prevent (lots of) water from entering your basement, which can lead to stressful, costly, and disruptive repairs. U.S Waterproofing is committed to unmatched customer service and getting the job done right the first time. We stand by our work, and that work has been done for over 500,000 satisfied customers. Schedule your free consultation online today!

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