Bell & Gossett

Test your sump pump in 10 minutes -- verify it activates, pumps, and shuts off, plus inspect the float switch, check valve, discharge line, and backup system.

Install or replace a sump pump for reliable basement flood protection -- pump selection, pit prep, check valve, discharge line routing, and the testing routine that keeps it working.

Stop wasting water waiting for it to get hot -- install a recirculation pump using a dedicated return line or a comfort valve system (no new piping), with timer and sensor options.

Remove a failed sump pump and install a new one. Covers sizing, pit prep, discharge connections, and float switch setup. Prevent basement flooding before it happens.

Swap a stuck, leaking, or unreliable shut-off valve for a modern quarter-turn ball valve -- compression, threaded, and push-fit connections all covered.

Basement flooding emergency waiting to happen. Usually electrical (tripped breaker, unplugged cord, GFCI), mechanical (stuck float), or burned-out motor. Diagnosing takes minutes and prevents thousands in water damage.

Runs non-stop or cycles every few minutes? Will burn out prematurely. Stuck float, missing check valve, undersized pump, or high water table. Each has a different fix.

Grinding means worn bearings. Rattling means debris or loose hardware. Banging means check valve slam. Each sound points to a different fix. Address it before a minor noise becomes a complete pump failure.

Usually discovered during an emergency -- something is leaking and the valve will not budge. Older gate valves seize after years of disuse. Fix ranges from penetrating oil and patience to full replacement.