Best Pumps Brands

Armstrong

Canada

premium

Armstrong manufactures high-efficiency circulators, booster pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps for residential and commercial plumbing systems. Their intelligent pump technology integrates with building management systems to optimize flow and reduce energy consumption.

Bell & Gossett

United States

premium

Bell & Gossett manufactures a comprehensive range of circulators, booster pumps, and inline pumps for hydronic HVAC and domestic water systems. Their Series e-1510, Series 60, and ecocirc circulators are among the most widely specified in the commercial plumbing industry.

Flotec

United States

budget

Flotec manufactures residential and light commercial pumps including submersible and pedestal sump pumps, utility/transfer pumps, shallow and deep well jet pumps, submersible well pumps, and sewage/effluent pumps. Their thermoplastic sump pumps are among the most affordable on the market, while their cast iron models offer greater durability for demanding applications.

Franklin Electric

United States

mid-range

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.

Goulds

United States

mid-range

Goulds Water Technology manufactures a comprehensive line of residential and commercial water pumps including 4-inch submersible well pumps, convertible jet pumps, centrifugal booster pumps, sump/effluent/sewage pumps, and constant pressure systems (Aquavar). Their submersible well pumps are among the most specified by well drillers and plumbing professionals in North America.

Grundfos

Denmark

premium

Grundfos manufactures premium circulator pumps (ALPHA, MAGNA, UP series), domestic water booster pumps (SCALA, MQ), submersible well pumps (SQ/SQE), sewage/grinder pumps, and commercial multi-stage pumps (CR series). Their ALPHA ECM circulators with AUTOADAPT technology automatically adjust speed to match system demand, achieving best-in-class energy efficiency for hydronic heating and cooling systems.

Liberty Pumps

United States

mid-range

Liberty Pumps manufactures professional-grade sump pumps, sewage ejector pumps, grinder pumps, effluent pumps, and condensate pumps. Their SumpSentry battery backup systems provide emergency pumping during power outages, and NightEye diagnostic technology enables remote monitoring via WiFi. Cast iron construction is standard across most product lines for maximum durability.

Little Giant

United States

mid-range

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.

Myers

United States

mid-range

Myers manufactures sump pumps, sewage ejector pumps, effluent pumps, well jet pumps, and submersible well pumps for residential and light commercial water systems. Their cast iron sump pumps and sewage systems are staples in plumbing wholesale distribution.

Pentair

United States

mid-range

Pentair manufactures residential well pumps, booster pumps, pool and spa pumps, and sump pumps. Their IntelliFlo variable-speed pool pump is the industry's most energy-efficient. The Myers brand covers residential sump and sewage pumps.

Red Lion

United States

mid-range

Red Lion manufactures shallow and deep well jet pumps, submersible well pumps, sprinkler/irrigation pumps, utility/transfer pumps, and pressure tanks for residential water systems. Their cast iron jet pumps and submersible models are popular with homeowners on private well water systems.

Saniflo

France

premium

Saniflo gray water pumps and drain pumps handle wastewater from sinks, showers, washing machines, and other fixtures in above-floor plumbing installations.

Sta-Rite

United States

mid-range

Sta-Rite manufactures submersible well pumps, jet pumps, booster pumps, pressure tanks, and pool/spa pumps for residential applications.

Superior Pump

United States

budget

Superior Pump manufactures sump pumps, utility pumps, sewage pumps, and pool cover pumps in thermoplastic and cast iron construction for residential applications. Their affordable pricing and wide retail availability make them popular for DIY water removal.

Taco

United States

mid-range

Taco circulator pumps for hydronic heating, cooling, and domestic hot water recirculation. The 00 Series and VR Series are industry standards.

Wayne

United States

mid-range

Wayne sump pumps, battery backup systems, utility pumps, sewage pumps, and well pumps with iON smart monitoring for residential water management.

Wilo

Germany

premium

Wilo high-efficiency circulator pumps, booster pumps, sewage pumps, and dewatering pumps for HVAC, water supply, and wastewater applications.

Zoeller sump pumps, sewage pumps, effluent pumps, and grinder pumps in cast iron construction. The Mighty-Mate M53 is one of the best-selling sump pumps in North America.