Do sump pumps use a lot of electricity?

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Do sump pumps use a lot of electricity?

My electric bills have been really high.

2006-10-02 07:22:18 · 2 answers · asked by klay43701 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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How often does your sump pump operate? If it is on constantly the electric bill may sky rocket. Get yourself an electrical meter such as Kill A Watt to measure actual electrical consumption of the pump.

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2006-10-02 13:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by Warren914 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They shouldn't be using any energy unless they're running. If they are running, it depends on the size and efficiency of the pump; I would imagine than most sump pumps for homes would not use much energy.

2006-10-02 07:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by MadScientist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋