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What Determines the Cost of Sump Pumps?

If you're in the market for a new sump pump, one of your primary concerns may be, "How much is this going to cost?" In today's economy, money is always tight. However, instead of questioning how much your new sump pump will cost, a better question may be "What am I getting for my money?" When it comes to sump pump prices, you will find that the range can vary significantly – the low end being around $300 and the higher end being over $3,000. So what exactly goes into factoring the cost of sump pumps?

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How Does a Submersible Sump Pump Work?

The kind of sump pump you have in your house is important. When rain pours down or a pipe breaks, your sump pump is the one device that can prevent your basement from flooding. That's why the smartest homeowners prefer a submersible sump pump: one that is fully waterproof and can keep operating no matter how much water there is. But how does a submersible sump pump work, and what makes it different?

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Water-Proofing Your Home: A Beginner's Guide

Waterproofing your home can reduce the risk of water damage and better brace your home against the elements. Waterproofing measures come in several different forms and can be combined with other preventative measures to bolster your home's defense against intruding water. Depending on the specific threats your property faces, there are five key steps you can take to keep water out and handle any leaks that might develop.

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Weather Extremes Becoming the New Norm

We've experienced a great deal of extreme weather in the U.S. over the last three years. In 2012 we saw Superstorm Sandy; the last two winters have set record snow falls across numerous parts of the country; California is in a severe drought and Texas has just declared 40 counties disaster zones. While extreme weather is something we see a bit of every year, climatologists are saying climate change will increase the strength and length of these storms thereby exacerbating the damage done. It is unwise and difficult to claim that climate change is causing these devastating storms on its own, but many agree that the severity of the storms is being affected by the changing temperatures on the planet.

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The New Tsurumi LSCA1.4S

TsurumiPumpSales.com is now the only place online to purchase the new Tsurumi LSCA1.4S. The LSCA1.4S is a combination for the Tsurumi LSC1.4S & the Tsurumi LB-480A. When applying a conductive metal to the new LSCA1.4S, we have made the worlds lowest pumping automatic pitiless sump pump with capabilities of pumping down to 3/64". TsurumiPumpSales.com is known through the industry as the most innovative Tsurumi Distributor in the  world.

Taking Care of Your Home’s Sump Pump

If you live in a location that receives precipitation, there’s a strong chance that you have a sump pump located somewhere in your home. Typically in the basement, the sump pump helps to collect excess moisture that threatens to flood your home and relocates it to a safe location outside of the house. As it provides such an important purpose for the well-being of your home, consider the following important facts for taking care of your sump pump. A bit of knowledge and precautionary care could prevent the need to spend thousands of dollars on a new basement or foundation.

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