This step prevents water from freezing in the basin and causing damage. Remove debris, leaves, and sludge from both the pump and the sump pit. Clogged debris can block the system and damage the ...

Sump pumps sit inside sump pits, which are fiberglass or plastic basins installed in holes dug at the lowest point of an area where water is most likely to accumulate. Sump pumps are generally ...

At that point, the pump kicks on to prevent water damage or basement flooding. A sump pump's typical setup includes a pit, also known as a sump basin, dug in the basement floor or crawl space. It's ...