Choosing an underpowered sump pump can leave your home underwater.

Sump pumps have been the first line of defense against flooding for almost 100 years.  In this time very little of the basic underlying concepts have changed.

But even though the basic premise is the same, there are still many different designs that you are going to find in the market.

These models range from manual models which you need to physically pump yourself, manual electric pumps which need to be turned on and off manually and fully automatic systems.

Choosing the best sump pump

Each individual will need to do his own research to find the best system for them but here we will show you what to look for.

Will the pump be able to expel any water coming into your home in the worst case scenario?

Energy usage.  Does it consume lots of electricity? Is it too much consumption for your needs?

Will the pump be used for commercial or residential purposes?

What do the Reviews say? Reading reviews is one of the most important steps in purchasing a model that you will be happy with.

Will people be sleeping near the sump? Some are quieter than others.

The length of the electrical cord.  With such a vital system you do not want to be rigging up extension cords all over the place.  Determine if the power cord is long enough for you right out of the box by viewing Specs.

How to choose the sump pump for you

Know how they work to find the best one for you.

Choosing the best option for you is an easy process but not one to be taken lightly.  If you choose a pump that does not have the needed drainage capacity then you could be left underwater in a flood situation.

And yes, maybe a flood won’t happen tomorrow but what are the chances of a flood happening in your area in the next 10 years?  It only takes one to ruin your home.

To choose the best one you need to find a balance between price, quality, drainage capacity, durability and more.

The best recommendation we have is to visit many websites and read the verified user reviews.

Verified user reviews are reviews made by someone who has purchased that exact model.  If there was some sort of terminal failure, they will tell you and if it was the best purchase they ever made they will also tell you.

Where to look at sump pump reviews?

In internet many different reviews that we have done personally for you to look at.

We also have user reviews scattered throughout our website but there is still no better place on the internet to read reviews and compare prices than Amazon.com.

At Amazon you don’t need an account.  Just go to their home appliance section, click on a sump pump that interests you and scroll to the bottom to read user reviews, questions and answers.

The reason we recommend Amazon is because of the sheer number of reviews.

Many place sell sump pumps but because Amazon offers two day shipping for free and the lowest prices in the continent they sell far more items than anyone else.