What Is a Sump Pump and How Does It Work?

A submersible sump pump sends accumulated water out of your basement or away from your drain. Sump pumps protect your basement from flooding during natural disasters and protect your belongings from water damage.

John Woodard, out Master Water Specialist, explains how a sump pump works and why one may be necessary for your home.

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0:00 Introduction
0:12 What do sump pumps do?
0:47 Are sump pumps necessary?
1:49 How do sump pumps work?
3:03 Where does sump pump water go?
3:39 Why do sump pumps fail?
4:20 How long will a sump pump last?

[williamspiller]

I'M A NEW HOME OWNER AND EXPERIENCED MY FIRST BASEMENT FLOOD THIS MORNING. OUR CITY RECURVED A MONTH WORTH OF WATER IN 24HRS ACCORDING TO THE NEW. YOUR VIDEO WAS VERY HELPFUL IN EDUCATING ME ON SUMP PUMPS. I SUBSCRIBED. 😁

[roxy]

When i was young, we had a janky pump to pump water out our yard cause our yard was built at a lower level that other house next door. So we constantly got flooded by the rain

[Salahdiator]

Is it a good idea to test the sump pump by pouring water on it once in a while ?

[avag]

What is the likely hood / risk factor to have sump pump fail and flood ones basement?

[Walter_]

Mine is 20 years old and still functional

[pitahdonald]

can sump pump be used in a well "irrigation"

[NoneYaBiz]

You said WHAT it does, not HOW it does its job.