How do you know if your sump pump is adequate to protect your basement? The size is not the determining factor when choosing a sump pump, here are a few tips on what to look for.

Sump pumps are designed to keep water from accumulating on your basement floor, and saturating your foundation. Regional land slopes and waterfall frequency can determine how many gallons per minute or gallons per hour you’ll need the pump to push out. A standard 1/3 horse power pump will work for most homes. Size is determined by the pump’s capacity to push the water into a pipe and away from the foundation. A good gauge would be if your pump is capable of pumping out 3,000 gallons per hour, then it should be adequate for most spaces.