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Little Giant

A brand of Franklin Electric
Founded 1941 United States mid-range price

About Little Giant

Little Giant is an American pump brand now owned by Franklin Electric, originally founded in 1941 in Oklahoma City. Little Giant is one of the most recognized names in small submersible, utility, and condensate pumps. Their products serve residential, commercial, HVAC, and industrial markets. Little Giant condensate pumps are the standard in HVAC installations, and their sump, utility, and transfer pumps are widely available at Home Depot, Lowe's, and plumbing supply houses nationwide.

Known for: America's go-to brand for condensate pumps, utility pumps, and small submersible pumps for HVAC and residential applications

Product Categories

Pumps

Little Giant manufactures condensate removal pumps (the HVAC industry standard), submersible sump pumps, utility/transfer pumps, sewage pumps, and fountain/pond pumps. Their VCMA series condensate pumps are installed in millions of HVAC systems. The 5-MSP sump pump series and APCP battery backup systems provide reliable basement flood protection.

Product Lines: VCMA Condensate Pumps Sump Pumps APCP Battery Backup Utility/Transfer Pumps Sewage Pumps Fountain/Pond Pumps
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Certifications & Standards

UL Listed CSA Certified

Warranty

2-year limited warranty on most pumps; varies by product

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.