My original sump pump with a floating switch had the switch get stuck and I narrowly averted a major disaster as I caught it before my sump pit overflowed. Called Hammond, they came same day and swapped out the old pump and replaced it with a sump pump with a tethered switch.
It looked ok until I tested it out and the water got to like 2 inches above the bottom lip of the inlet pipe which appeared to be a bit high. After some research I got mixed answers but most were saying it may have been a bit high. It made me uncomfortable to have water approaching that close to my foundtion floor. Having it lower would make the pump cycle more often, however my pump only ever kicks in during the spring thaw.
At any rate, when I called to ask about it I got a mixed answer until I mentioned that I had them install it, then they said I would be ok. Had them do work before without any problems, though. I've had two different guys come out from the Cambridge location and the younger guy did a much better job when he came out, in my opinion.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $350.00