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Franklin Electric

Founded 1944 United States mid-range price 6,000+ employees

About Franklin Electric

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) is a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and fuel. Founded in 1944 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the company is the world's largest manufacturer of submersible motors for water well pumps. Franklin Electric serves residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal markets in over 100 countries. Their SubDrive and MonoDrive constant pressure systems have modernized residential well water delivery.

Known for: World's largest manufacturer of submersible well pump motors and the SubDrive constant pressure system

Product Categories

Pumps

Franklin Electric is the global leader in submersible well pump motors and complete pumping systems. Their product line includes submersible motors (from 1/3 HP to 200 HP), complete pump/motor systems, constant pressure controllers (SubDrive, MonoDrive), and booster pumps. The FPS (Franklin Pumped Systems) line offers complete factory-matched pump and motor packages for residential and commercial wells.

Product Lines: Submersible Motors FPS Pump Systems SubDrive Constant Pressure MonoDrive Little Giant (Sump/Utility)
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Certifications & Standards

UL Listed CSA Certified NSF/ANSI 61

Warranty

5-year limited warranty on submersible motors; varies by product line

Related How-To Guides

How to Test Your Sump Pump

Test your sump pump in 10 minutes -- verify it activates, pumps, and shuts off, plus inspect the float switch, check valve, discharge line, and backup system.
How to Install a Sump Pump

Install or replace a sump pump for reliable basement flood protection -- pump selection, pit prep, check valve, discharge line routing, and the testing routine that keeps it working.
How to Install a Recirculation Pump

Stop wasting water waiting for it to get hot -- install a recirculation pump using a dedicated return line or a comfort valve system (no new piping), with timer and sensor options.
How to Replace a Sump Pump

Remove a failed sump pump and install a new one. Covers sizing, pit prep, discharge connections, and float switch setup. Prevent basement flooding before it happens.

Common Problems

Sump Pump Won't Turn On

Basement flooding emergency waiting to happen. Usually electrical (tripped breaker, unplugged cord, GFCI), mechanical (stuck float), or burned-out motor. Diagnosing takes minutes and prevents thousands in water damage.
Sump Pump Runs Constantly

Runs non-stop or cycles every few minutes? Will burn out prematurely. Stuck float, missing check valve, undersized pump, or high water table. Each has a different fix.
Noisy Pump Operation

Grinding means worn bearings. Rattling means debris or loose hardware. Banging means check valve slam. Each sound points to a different fix. Address it before a minor noise becomes a complete pump failure.