What is a sump pump, and why do I need one?

A sump pump is like a small, dedicated pump in your basement, called a sump pit. It's designed to remove excess water from your basement, keeping it dry and preventing flooding. A sump pump is vital for your home if your basement is prone to water infiltration, especially during heavy rains.

Which sump pump brands are available at The Home Depot?

We carry a wide variety of the top brands of sump pumps, such as <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plumbing-Water-Pumps-Sump-Pumps/DEWALT/3-4/N-5yc1vZbqjxZ4j2Z1z20kbw?emt=plpfaq_2501_sumppumps" style="text-decoration: underline;">DEWALT</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plumbing-Water-Pumps-Sump-Pumps/XtremepowerUS/3-4/N-5yc1vZbqjxZlw5Z1z20kbw?emt=plpfaq_2501_sumppumps" style="text-decoration: underline;">XtremepowerUS</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plumbing-Water-Pumps-Sump-Pumps/K2/3-4/N-5yc1vZbqjxZqpnZ1z20kbw?emt=plpfaq_2501_sumppumps" style="text-decoration: underline;">K2</a>.

What are some of the top-rated sump pumps?

One of our top-rated sump pumps is the <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wayne-3-4-HP-Submersible-Sump-Pump-CDU980E/203448474?emt=plpfaq_2501_sumppumps" style="text-decoration: underline;">3/4 HP Submersible Sump Pump</a>.