Pedestal or submersible
- Pedestal
- The motor sits on a shaft above the pit, out of the water. Easier to service, but louder and more visible.
- Submersible
- A sealed pump sits inside the pit. Quieter and out of the way, and the pit can be covered.
Signs your pump needs service
- It runs constantly, or doesn't turn on when the pit fills
- Grinding or rattling noises
- Visible rust or a pit that overflows
- It's discharging into a sewer cleanout or drain
Questions
Why can't a sump pump drain into the sewer?
Rain and groundwater can overload the sewer system during storms, so cities require sump pumps to discharge to the yard or storm drain instead. We reroute the discharge line to meet local rules.
Serving Van Nuys, Lake Balboa, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Reseda and the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Call (818) 993-3352.