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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Inspect your sump pump annually to ensure it works and to prevent basement flooding and water damage. Sump pump damage can happen ...

LOW MOOR, Iowa (KWQC) - Warmer weather is finally here, at least for the time being but with that comes melted snow and possibly water in your basement. Wyatt Marchant, a local HVAC and plumping ...

A sump pump that stays silent during heavy rain is often more dangerous than one making obvious noise. The float switch is the most common failure point in older pumps, and it can fail without any ...

BETTENDORF, IA (KWQC) -With the heavy rains forecasted, one thing you may need to think about is keeping water from getting in your home. A sump pump takes the water that surrounds your basement and ...

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When those summer storms bring deluges and gusting wind, it’s time to check your sump pump. Whether in a sump pit or set on a pedestal, the summer storms can overwhelm it. Many sump pump users know ...

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 ...