Q: My sump pump is six years old and I worry about it failing in an emergency. I was thinking of buying a backup pump and keeping it on a shelf in case the basement floods and the existing pump fai… ...

A: Sump-pump odors are simply a part of life if the pump housing is open and is used for a laundry, a shower or sinks. Bacteria that grow on the detergents or cleaners associated with these ...

As much as many of us love the rain, it can be hard to appreciate if it’s causing damage to your home. However, a sump pump ...

Q. My sump pump is six years old and I worry about it failing in an emergency. I was thinking of buying a backup pump and keeping it on a shelf in case the basement floods and the existing pump ...

He challenged the inspector by asking why it is all right for the kitchen range to vent exhaust directly into the house. How should the inspector have answered this question?

If the plumbing vent was blocked, the sewer would still drain quickly when the sump pump came on and the kitchen sink could become the vent.

The at-grade VSE Vent Transition Sump and GSE Grade-Level Transition Sump feature 14-gauge powder-coated steel tops with lockable access hatches. Both models incorporate OPW's DSE Dispenser Sump ...