Like a toilet, sump pumps are designed with a “float” that triggers the pump cycle. This is exactly what it sounds like: A plastic ball that floats on top of the water.

The pump needs a float switch to tell it when to turn on and off. There are three main type of float switches: A tethered float switch is a floating ball attached to the pump by a cord.

Q: We’ve had to replace several sump pumps in just a few years and I’m wondering why. We initially had a pump with the float on a rod, but the first time our basement flooded, it was because ...

Key Takeaways. The cost of repairing a sump pump ranges between $400 and $550, with most costing around $475.; The two main types of sump pumps are pedestal sump pumps, which cost between $400 and ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) received 301 calls for backed-up water after intense storms and rain began in Louisville. Now, hundreds of homeowners are working on repairs.