Sump pumps in Bellevue and Eastside basements

On the Eastside, a sump pump is the difference between a dry basement and a flooded one — and our terrain makes them work hard: hillside lots, a high winter water table, and atmospheric-river rain that runs for days. The common failures are a pump that won't start, one that short-cycles and never rests, and a unit that simply ages out after 7-10 years. A battery or water-powered backup is not optional here, because the heaviest storms that fill the pit are the same ones that knock out the power. This section covers diagnosing a dead or cycling pump, sizing a backup, and what replacement actually costs.