There are a lot of reasons that I found watchdog sump pumps to be better than the competition.
I did a lot of research when I was in the market for one and found features on these pumps that you wont find with any other brands.
I know first hand that this is not something that you want to take the time to research but it can potentially save you from thousands of dollars of damage that can happen with a cheap basement water pump.
The System's Trigger The first thing that is unique about the Watchdog sump pump is that it has a dual vertical float that is used to trigger the system to start pumping.
The dual float is also housed in a protective cage that prevents any debris from causing the float to malfunction.
The number one cause of sump pump failure is from the float mechanism getting caught on wires or other debris and failing to trigger the system.
The Watchdog sump pump team has found an effective solution to this problem.
The Housing Materials The pump housing is another really important consideration.
Since sump pumps are designed for continuous use, heat is a factor.
Plastic motor cases can warp over time as prolonged heat can distort them.
The warping in turn can ruin the effectiveness of a pump.
Make sure that the pump that you choose is either cast iron or a stainless steel.
I have noticed that a lot of basement water removal systems have plastic intakes.
The consensus is that plastic is okay as long as it is not on the main body of the unit where the motor is housed.
Electric Costs Energy efficiency is another consideration.
You want to maximize your energy use to water displacement ratio.
Plainly stated the more energy you use to remove water from your basement, the higher your electric costs will be.