Everyone who has an AC sump pump should protect their basement with a backup system.

Eventually all AC sump pumps fail. The culprits are:

• Power Outage: If power fails, your AC sump pump can’t turn on; a backup sump pump uses battery power to activate during a power outage.
• Primary Pump Failure: All primary sump pumps eventually will fail after years of use. Battery backup sump pumps automatically begin pumping when your AC pump quits on you.
• Stuck Float Switch: If the float switch on your primary pump sticks, rising water in your sump pit automatically will activate the battery backup system.
• Extreme Influx of Water: If the primary sump pump can’t keep up with the water volume during intense storms, the battery backup will activate to assist the AC pump.

A backup pump is an inexpensive insurance policy, eliminating the headaches, cost, and health hazards associated with a flooded basement.

All Watchdog backup pumps feature a microreed Dual Float Switch, the most reliable method to activate a pump, with 2 floats for double the protection.

The controllers in each Basement Watchdog backup system provide crucial, 24-hour-a-day monitoring of pump, power and battery conditions. The user-friendly controller detects irregularities, sounds an alarm, and displays issues and solutions on the controller’s front panel. Being informed of issues allows homeowners to step in quickly to address them, avoiding the expense, hassle and health risks caused by a flooded basement.

Yes, if/when water reaches the battery backup pump‘s Dual Float Switch, because:

• power is interrupted so the AC pump can’t run
• the AC pump fails
• the AC pump’s float has an issue and it doesn’t turn on the pump
• more water is coming into the sump pit than the primary pump can handle

With 3 backup pump models, The Basement Watchdog has one that will have the capacity to keep your basement dry. 

1. You can go to main battery backup sump pump page and click on the orange “Compare Sump Pumps” button near the top of the page to compare the pumping capacity and other key features and specifications for all 3 of our backups.
2. You can take “Find Your Perfect Pump” by answering a series of simple questions that should help you narrow down your choice.
3. You can get advice on the best backup pump for your home’s needs from one of our helpful customer service team members by calling toll-free (800) 991-0466 , Option 3, from 8am – 6pm CST Monday-Friday.

All The Basement Watchdog battery backup systems are equipped with an automatic charger that helps extend the life of the battery while maintaining the maximum charge on the battery without overcharging.

The Basement Watchdog CONNECTED Pumps

Yes, it is possible to remotely monitor and receive notifications on the status of your Basement Watchdog battery backup or combo system.

Basement Watchdog CONNECT® with USB Data Port:

• Connect the backup or combo system to a Basement Watchdog WiFi Module via a USB cable; The WiFi module now acts a gateway to the Internet.
• Basement Watchdog WiFi Module links to a Wi-Fi router and will send text, email, or push notifications using the Basement Watchdog phone app
• Conveys which alert has been activated or what maintenance may be needed

Basement Watchdog CONNECT® currently is available on the following systems:

Remote Terminal:

• Connects to optional Basement Watchdog CONNECT® WiFi Module
• Connects to a home-security system, or other device with dry contacts
• Allows older model Basement Watchdog systems to alert remotely

The best way to power your backup pump is to buy a matching battery that was engineered to work with that pump. The Basement Watchdog backup systems pair perfectly with The Basement Watchdog Maintenance Free AGM Standby Battery (Model BW-27-AGM). Its unique construction means longer runtimes. An automative or deep-cycle battery can’t compete.