Your Local Sump Pump Replacement Pros

When a sump pump fails in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, you do not have much time before it becomes a bigger problem.

Haller has been serving this region since 1981. Our licensed plumbers have seen enough failed pumps, compromised pit liners, and misdirected discharge lines to know what a proper replacement requires. Every job is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Emergency Sump Pump Replacement

You cannot always plan for sump pump replacement, and sometimes the pump fails at exactly the wrong moment.

A sump pump that quits during an active storm or at the start of a heavy rain event cannot wait.

Water enters a basement fast, and in low-lying areas across the Lehigh Valley and Lancaster County where groundwater levels rise quickly after sustained rainfall, the gap between a failed pump and a flooded floor is measured in hours, not days.

Our team is standing by to respond when the situation is urgent. Call our team today if you need emergency sump pump replacement.

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How to Schedule Your Sump Pump Replacement

Scheduling your sump pump replacement with Haller is straightforward and designed around your convenience.

We move quickly on sump pump issues because the next rain event does not wait for a convenient appointment window.

You call or reach out online and describe what you are dealing with, including whether the pump has stopped running entirely, is running constantly without cycling off, or is making sounds that signal it is failing. Your consultation gets on the calendar and handled with appropriate urgency. Haller serves Allentown, Bethlehem, Lancaster, York, Harrisburg, and communities across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.

You get a full assessment from a Haller licensed plumber covering the existing pump, the pit condition, the discharge line routing, and whether a backup system is part of the current setup. That evaluation regularly turns up pit liner issues or discharge lines draining too close to the foundation. A new pump installed into a compromised system will fail again for reasons that have nothing to do with the pump itself.

You see replacement options from Haller that account for your basement’s water volume, pit dimensions, and whether a battery backup or water-powered backup system makes sense for your home. Upfront pricing comes before any commitment.

You get Haller’s licensed plumbers removing the failed unit, inspecting the pit liner and discharge line before the new pump goes in, and testing the system under simulated load before the job closes out. Water goes into the pit, the pump activates, and the discharge clears the foundation perimeter correctly. You see it work before anyone leaves.

(717) 204-8120

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What You Are Actually Getting with a New Sump Pump

A new sump pump is only as good as the installation behind it. Here is what Haller gets right on every job.

A pump dropped into a pit without verifying the rest of the system is a short-term fix that fails the next time conditions get serious. The components below are what determine whether your basement stays dry through a Pennsylvania spring, and each one is evaluated and set up correctly on every Haller replacement.

Submersible sump pumps are rated by horsepower and gallons per hour capacity. A pump undersized for the water volume your pit collects during a heavy rain event will run continuously, overheat, and fail early. A pump oversized for the pit will short-cycle, which produces the same result. Homes across Bethlehem, Easton, and Lancaster County with high water tables or large collection areas need pumps matched to actual demand, not whatever the previous unit happened to be.

A primary sump pump runs on household current, which means it stops working the moment a storm knocks out your power. In Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, where nor’easters and summer thunderstorms frequently cause outages at the same time they are generating the most groundwater, a primary pump with no backup is a single point of failure at the worst possible time. Battery backup systems engage automatically when power drops and run independently of the primary pump. They are not optional in most basements across Allentown, York, and Harrisburg.

Where the discharge line terminates matters. A line that exits too close to the foundation deposits water back toward the house, defeating the purpose of the pump entirely. The check valve in the discharge line prevents pumped water from flowing back into the pit when the pump cycles off, which reduces wear and prevents the pump from running more than necessary. Both are verified on every Haller installation.

For homes across Lancaster County and the Lehigh Valley with municipal water supply, a water-powered backup pump operates without batteries or electricity using municipal water pressure to create suction. It has no motor to burn out and no battery to replace. The tradeoff is water consumption during operation, and it is not appropriate for every home or every water pressure situation. It is part of the options conversation when it fits.


Why Homeowners Trust Haller for Sump Pump Replacement

Replacing a sump pump correctly means understanding the full system, not just dropping a new unit into the pit.

Haller has earned the trust of homeowners across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania by approaching every job with the same care regardless of the size of the work.

Every sump pump replacement is performed by Haller’s licensed plumbers. Our team understands pit sizing, discharge routing, backup system integration, and how to evaluate whether the existing infrastructure supports a direct replacement or needs correction first.

Haller has been working in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania since 1981. Our plumbers have replaced sump pumps in homes across Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg through decades of Pennsylvania spring seasons and storm events, which means we understand the groundwater conditions and basement configurations common throughout our service area.

Sump pump replacement is often an unplanned expense that arrives with a storm. Haller offers flexible financing for qualified homeowners so you can get the right system installed now rather than settling for a minimum fix ahead of the next rain.

Sump pump failures do not wait for business hours, and neither does groundwater. Our team is available around the clock so that if your pump quits during an active storm in Lancaster or Easton, you are not watching the water rise while you wait for a callback.

Every replacement includes inspection of the pit liner, discharge line, and check valve before the new pump goes in. We do not install a new pump into a compromised system and call it done.

You hear what the evaluation found, what the replacement involves, and what it costs before any work begins. If the pit liner is cracked or the discharge line is routed incorrectly, you know about it before it becomes your problem again.


What Our Customers Are Saying

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Lydia Beard
8 hours ago
Brian was very nice and he did a good job!
Robin Border
16 hours ago
Great emergency service response from Joshua K. at Haller Electric. Joshua was knowledgeable, polite, and very respectful. I would highly recommend Haller Electric.
Phillip was personable and very thorough in examining our HVAC system and quickly identified the reason for our lack of airflow on the second floor. He fixed the immediate issue and had recommendations and cost estimates for upgrades if we experienced any additional problems. We appreciated his knowledge, timeliness in addressing our request for service and expertise in addressing the issue.
Shane was a pleasure to work with. Very professional and explained everything.
rickerdan27
1 day ago
Absolutely the best, knowledgeable and informative team to install our AC unit. They took time to answer all of our questions while doing perfect, clean and timely work. Would not want anyone else.
Adam Kuhar
2 days ago
Installed a 3 head Mini-Split in 2 days. Very professional. Everything worked flawlessly. Knowledgeable technicians and salesmen.
Margaret Rodda
2 days ago
Not happy at all !!! But Brandon was excellent! Very nice and professional and thorough. I didn’t know he was leaving and left before I made a decision what to do
Michael Mercado
3 days ago
Jesse is as professional as they come. First class organization!
David Acaster
3 days ago
We had been having air conditioning issues for a couple years where we had to fix it multiple times a year. We discussed the issues with our current air conditioning repair company who said the problem was the ac was getting near end of life and was struggling to keep the house cool when it got hot out. We asked them to give us a quote to replace the system. The person who came out only wanted to sell us on heat pumps and a lower quality air conditioner than what we had. So we contacted Haller to come out to give us a second opinion. One of their sales people ( Alex Steffy) came out looked at our current system and provided us with a variety of options to address our issue. He was very professional knowledgeable and polite. He explained why we had issues and how we should possibly remedy them. He provided 3 separate quotes outlining exactly what what equipment we would be getting and the cost for each option. The installation was done quickly and professionally by two gentlemen. The even offered a 5 year warranty though Haller in addition to the 10 year warranty by carrier. They may be a bit more expensive but I believe the service and care your get from them is worth the extra money.
Fred Tiny
3 days ago
We had an issue with what looked like a tiny drip in the basement, but Nathan who was amazing (friendly, caring and very professional) spent the necessary time checking out all the area. He found a bird had built a nest in the dryer outside vent causing this crazy scenario. He found it and fixed it that same day. 100% satisfied from this service.
The technician , Christian S. , was very prompt and solved our issue !
1 – I can't believe how fast and easy it was to get an appointment. 2 – I love that they confirm the apt. 3 – I appreciate that they sent a text with the ETA of the technician, let me track how soon he'll be here so I can prepare the dogs, and give me a picture of what he'll look like. That is awesome. 4 – got us up and running again in record fast time. I completely and totally recommend Haller!!
CHRISTIAN Dahme
5 days ago
Quick, friendly and inexpensive! I was so pleasantly surprised with this company! Thank you so much Shane!
Albert Dodson
5 days ago
Incredibly detailed inspection and service of the equipment. Best ever
Brandon Sandy
1 week ago
Chris was very knowledgeable and professional during my sewer pump repair. I would recommend Chris and Haller to anyone needing this service.
Barbara Conway
1 week ago
Our service was completed thoroughly and professionally. Westley was knowledgeable, respectful, and courteous. We were left feeling our maintenance service had been completely very efficiently.
Thomas Conway
1 week ago
Great prompt service. Very polite and efficient!
C Betz
1 week ago
Very professional and did a great job explaining the situation.
Cat Tetley
2 weeks ago
Scheduled an estimate for what we thought would be a complicated fix. Arrived on time, pleasant, thoroughly assessed the situation, made his professional recommendations, and didn’t try to upsell me on any extra repairs that weren’t urgent, and actually let us know that the wiring situation didn’t require an expensive replacement or re-wiring, just someone comfortable with that specific wiring and hardware layout. Would call them again.
Mike Lutz
2 weeks ago
Nicholas examined the damage, informed me of the required action and the initial cost for the leak detection, Then he proceeded to explain what he needed to do. He went about his business competently and efficiently. He maintained good communication during and after his work.
Allison Eshleman
2 weeks ago
Shane was amazing! not only competent, but great with which to work. Super happy.
Robert Schwartz
2 weeks ago
Mark came and adjusted the setting on our water softener that were effected by a power outage in our area. He was prompt, pleasant and explained how things were done.
Jeff Thornton
2 weeks ago
Jason from Haller-Electric did a great job troubleshooting an issue in our old home. Quickly diagnosing our issue and solving our problem, and he did so with a positive, conscientious and professional attitude. Well done and thanks!
Shawn was excellent as diagnosing a problem that was not previously identified by other technicians. He explained it very clearly and was doing so in our best interest. He was not pushy or come off as “a salesman”, just letting us know what the issue was. I will definitely be requesting him to do all future maintenance and repairs!
Debbie Stover
2 weeks ago
Excellent service and explained options very well! Professional across the board!


Protect Your New Sump Pump with the Home Comfort Club

Now that you have a new sump pump, keeping it maintained is what protects the investment you just made in your basement.

Haller’s Home Comfort Club is designed to protect your home’s HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems with scheduled tune-ups, priority service scheduling, and exclusive member savings.

It is a simple way to stay ahead of costly problems across every system in your home. Contact our team to learn how to sign up.

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When a Sump Pump Has Reached Its Limit

Sump pumps do not always fail dramatically. In homes across Central Pennsylvania, they often degrade gradually until the first serious storm makes the problem impossible to ignore.

A sump pump that runs without stopping, or that cycles on and off in rapid succession, is either undersized for the water volume it is managing or has a failed check valve allowing pumped water to drain back into the pit. Either condition burns out the motor faster than normal use. If your pump sounds like it is working harder than it used to, it probably is. 

A pump that sits silent while water rises in the pit has either lost its float switch, lost power to the circuit, or seized internally. In any of these cases, the pump is not protecting your basement. This is the failure mode that produces flooding in homes across Bethlehem, York, and Lancaster when a storm arrives without warning.

Rust on the pump housing or discharge connections signals internal corrosion that has likely reached the motor. Grinding, rattling, or high-pitched sounds during operation point to bearing wear or debris in the impeller. A pump showing these symptoms during a dry period will not survive a heavy rain event in the Lehigh Valley or across Lancaster County.

Submersible sump pumps have a typical lifespan of seven to ten years under normal operating conditions. In areas with high water tables or frequent activation, that window shortens. A pump approaching or past this range in a Pennsylvania basement that sees active spring seasons is worth replacing on your schedule rather than the storm’s.



Schedule Your Sump Pump Replacement with Haller

If your sump pump is failing or has already stopped working, do not wait for the next storm to confirm it.

Our licensed plumbers serve homeowners across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania and will replace your pump correctly, verify the full system, and make sure your basement is protected before the weather changes.

Contact us today to schedule your sump pump replacement consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I need a new sump pump or just a repair?

If the float switch has failed or a connection has come loose, a repair may resolve the issue. But if the motor has seized, the pump is corroding internally, or it is seven to ten years old and showing any of the above symptoms, replacement is the more reliable answer. A pump that has already failed once during a storm in Harrisburg or Allentown has demonstrated what it will do the next time conditions are the same. Our plumbers will tell you what they find and give you a straight recommendation.

What size sump pump does my home need?

Sizing depends on your pit dimensions, the volume of water your basement collects during a heavy rain event, and how quickly your water table rises. Most residential applications use a one-third to one-half horsepower submersible pump, but homes in low-lying areas across the Lehigh Valley or Lancaster County with high groundwater levels may need a three-quarter horsepower unit or a primary and backup combination. Our plumbers assess your specific situation before recommending anything.

Do I need a battery backup sump pump?

In Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, where nor’easters and summer thunderstorms frequently knock out power at the same time they are generating the heaviest groundwater load, a battery backup is strongly worth considering. Your primary pump runs on household current and stops the moment power fails. A battery backup activates automatically and runs independently. For most basements across Allentown, Bethlehem, and York, the cost of a backup system is a fraction of the cost of one flooded basement.

How long does sump pump replacement take?

Most sump pump replacements are completed in a few hours. If the pit liner needs correction or the discharge line requires rerouting, the timeline extends accordingly. We walk you through what the evaluation found and how long the work will take before anything begins.