If you’ve ever had to deal with a flooded basement, you know the mess and damage that storm water can create. A submersible sump pump is the best way to drain that flood water away, protecting appliances and other things that might be damaged. The unit has a waterproof pump and motor that sits in a pit or tank in the floor, where it’s plugged into an electrical outlet with a ground fault circuit interrupter. As rain or storm water rises, the pump is activated and brings the water out and away from the basement through a discharge pipe.
A plumber will charge $327, including labor and material, to replace a 1/3 hp. submersible sump pump. But you can buy a sump pump and make the swap for $200, the cost of the pump, and save 39 percent. If you do it yourself, buy a replacement pump that is similar in design to the old unit, so hooking it up won’t require any modifications.
