Warranty for Submersible Sump Pumps is important because ...
* Manufacturing glitches do occur.
* Zoeller is the only manufacturer that tests all pumps before shipment so the pump will work when installed. Flint and Walling is a Zoeller company.
* Other manufacturing companies rely on the warranties period to catch pump problems.
* The length of warranties varies by manufacturer.
* Limited Lifetime takes normal wear and tear of pump usage into account.
* Full Lifetime replaces the pump.
* Your receipt for proof of purchase and date of purchase will allow you to claim the warranty. The warranties period begins on the date your purchased the pump not when it was manufactured.
* Some manufacturers provide Online Registration to record your proof of purchase. This is a great way to make sure your purchase is recorded in case you loose your sales receipt.
* Flotec and Simer 3/4 HP cast iron pumps have three year warranties. Other pumps have 1 to 3 years.
* Myers and Wayne cast iron 3/4 HP and 1 HP pumps have five years.
* Zoeller Pumps have a three year warranties except for the new upgraded M63 and M95 which have 5 years and M76 which has thermoplastic housing with one-year
* Liberty Pumps have a three year warranty with a few expections for thermoplastic housing.
* Superior Pumps cast iron pumps have three years.
* Basement Watchdog and Ridgid have a three year warranty.
* Wayne cast iron housing pumps 1/2 HP or less have two years.
* Superior Pumps and Wayne Systems thermoplatic pumps have one year.
* Flint and Walling pumps have a one year warranty except for few cast iron pumps which have two years.
The best pumps selection and most common pump warranties are for a length of three years. Those brands included are Zoeller, Liberty, Supiror Basement Watchdog and Ridgid. It is important to note that only cast iron pumps are inclued for the three year warrianties. Those pumps with thermoplastic housing are not included. The cast iron pumps cost around $30-$50 more than the thermoplastic, but they are more durable and depandable. See which pumps have three year warranties and find out if they meete your pumps selection for water pumping needs today.
One-year warranties exist for thermoplastic housed pumps. Thermoplastic is not as durable. it can crack and/or warp from continuous pumping which causes the plastic to get hot. Thermoplastic housing does not dissiapte heat like cast iron. One-year warranties protect the homeowner from a glitch thay may have occured during manufacturing or assembly. These pumps cost less because they do not have as long of a pump life. Why not see which pumps have a one-year warranty?
Two years ago there were five sump pumps in this group. Those included were those with cast iron housing and 3/4 horse power or more. Recently sump pump manufacturers have changed a lifetime warranty to five years. Find out if these pumps selection are best for your water pumping needs.