VCMA-20ULS 115 Volt, 80 GPH, 1/30 HP Automatic Condensate Removal Pump for HVAC/Refrigeration Systems/Dehumidifiers with Overflow Detection Switch and 6-Foot Cord, White/Black, 554425

This is the second one I have bought. There’s nothing wrong with the first one, it just had been working continuously for five years and ended up eventually getting clogged with the bacteria slime that was coming out of the dehumidifier, that needed to be replaced. I loved it so much, and it worked so well, that I just bought the exact same one. I have to run my dehumidifier constantly in my basement, but in order to have it be effective I need it in the middle of the room and not tucked away in the corner in the laundry room. Which means I have to run a hose up into the ceiling tiles, across the ceiling, and then drop down into the laundry room sink. This compressor works so beautifully that it easily pushes the water up 7 feet, across 15 feet, and then down into the laundry room sink. So if you have a distance that you need your water to travel, this is the product for you! It’s also extremely easy to use when you’re hooking it up to a dehumidifier. The hose from the dehumidifier goes into one hole and the hose that the water travels through sticks onto the nozzle. And then you plug it in and you’re done.

Great pump. I did have to splice my cable and I was able to use it

Works well. Is quiet. Just make sure to open the cover and remove the paper tab before use!!!!!

First, the crap and gunk that this unit battled - I am amazed that it was still running. Here are some notes from my experience:- + DON'T ASSUME THE PUMP TANK IS CLEANED WITH ANNUAL OR PERIODIC SERVICES. Many companies (I have experience with a fairly wide range) will do just enough to clear the lines and keep the unit functioning. Not once have any of the companies *ever* cleaned this tank. + DON'T ASSUME THE PUMP IS REPLACED WHEN THE FURNACE IS REPLACED. We had a huge, new Lennox system installed and the not inexpensive, certified installers just left the old pump in place. If the photo wasn't so terrible, I'd attach it. Cannot believe this Little Giant battled through. + DRAIN LINE. There was so much gunk in the unit that the line out was also full of sediments. I replaced it based on guidance from amazon contributors. It was not at all difficult. I think you will do much more for your own unit than someone normally has time to do on a usual service. If you want it replaced, it is probably something you'd have to specially request. + DRAIN LINE CONFIGURATION. There are notes on how to do this given your specific location (rise precedes horizontal run, length, etc.). Mine was twisted, tied so tightly to the pipes that it was constricted in multiple places, and the run configuration was inverted. The Little Giant manual contains relevant info. as well. + REPLACEMENT. For less than $50 it is much, much more economical to replace the pump. There are also many good notes in the reviews -- together with You Tube vids. + INTAKE PIPES. I just knew before I removed the unit, I'd find that the ends of the pipes were not only flat cut, but also almost flush up against the bottom of the tank. A read of the very straightforward installation instructions highlights this as an issue. It's just not something the normal retail customer would even know to check until a water or functional issue develops. Cut at a 45 degree angle. + P TRAP. So important and so often overlooked. Equipment manufacturers may not really focus on these, and service technicians are busy once there's an obvious fail. My installation was riddled with errors. No wonder it has been leaking for years. Every time I asked about it, every co. agent just said, yeah, they do that. Well they do if they are not installed correctly. It is easy to check the levels and venting requirements by reading 1.5 pages of the manual. Risks of improper installation: water damage to the system and area, and worse, distribution of substandard air throughout the house. + MAINTENANCE. The tank needs to be flushed and cleaned regularly. That's IMPORTANT. From what I gleaned, that's a minimum of every 2 years........ but realistically at *least* annually (with that service contract) and possibly more frequently in humid or damp areas. I have friends who are GREAT service technicians. I admire their skills. The thing is that unless you understand the equipment in your own house, it's hard to appreciate those talents -- and also know when someone is lacking. It also helps to do some normal maintenance to preclude issues. Edit: The check valve (and float switch) supplied with the unit are working well; no issue and there is a 10 ft vertical run preceding the inverted U down to the drain entry point. Nevertheless I will cut in a second check valve given the length of the vertical rise.

The most remarkable feature of this item was the speed at which it was delivered. Ordered at 4:00 pm and got it by 9:30 pm same day! The A/C system was accumulating 30+ gallons a day so this was much appreciated. Great overall value and power. Relatively easy to install. Noisier and more powerful than previous. Details below: 1. It is more powerful than the previous unit which is great, but it is also is more noisy - which isn't so great. I've added some foam against the wall to muffle some vibration and noise. Choose what you need and limit excess noise. For me, the noise level is probably worth having fewer clogging problems, easily blown out by the more powerful unit. 2. Installation: Mounts easily to the wall on 2 screws and if you are replacing an existing unit, it is easy to set up. There are 3 intake openings and snap-in caps for the ones you don't use. The hose clamp shown on the outtake nipple isn't included and may not be necessary. $1.49 for that extra peace of mind is worth it. This model came with a grounded plug, which I used to test the unit. I later cut off the plug and wired it into the fused shut-off box for the whole A/C system. 3. Reliable switching: The internal switches (attached to floats) come on when an inch or so of water enters and a second switch cuts off the A/C unit via the thermostat when there is too much water in the reservoir. If the motor fails or there is a clog in your pipes, your house will not get flooded. The shut off works great when there is about 3" of water in the reservoir. Typical run time to empty the reservoir is about 5-7 seconds. 4. Quirks: (Which may mean nothing) A. The motor smelled a little oily/smokey for the first 3 days until it broke in. It settled in nicely. The ice cold air from a high efficiency A/C unit creates some condensation on the outside of the reservoir. (See photo) I have not noticed dripping but keep squared plastic shoe container beneath just in case. So far, so good.

Hooked this up to my dehumidifier in the basement and it works great. Pumps water from dehumidifier to drain eliminating the need to empty dehumidifier.

Exactly what I needed. Old pump died. Didn't realize that the furnace required this type of water removal system, but this was a nice modern replacement of the 25 year old original. Easy to install.

Little giant lift pump works great! Thanks again

This is a great pump. The check valve works as it should and with the units large storage capacity it doesn't need to cut in very often. It does make some noise but compared with the unit it replaced it is very quiet. Our old unit ran almost continuously as there was no check valve so the water was always siphoning back, I can't believe we didn't replace it sooner. Love this unit.

Perfect was a replace for my old one that broke Was able to swap it out in under 10 minutes Prime it tested it and ready to go!

A good simple replacement which does the job as expected.

So our Little Giant VCMA-15ULS has finally croaked after making terrible gurgling and groaning sounds of death for a while. Not knowing the first thing about operation/installation of these pumps, I called a couple of local HVAC repair shops, to get a feel for how much the pump repair/replacement will cost. None of them wanted to give me a straight answer as to an average cost without an actual appointment, which prompted me to check the web for who sells these pumps (in Canada), and for how much. I am very much a DIY woman, whenever possible, so I found an exact model of pump right here on Amazon but, since the drain hose is probably about 25 feet long, to the nearest drainpipe, I decided to upgrade to the stronger motor VCMA-20ULS model. The sweetest thing was the Prime delivery - I ordered yesterday evening, and the pump arrived in less that 24 hours. After that, all it took was a quick scan of the product's "manual" (very straightforward, and in actual English), and Youtube video by this nice and knowledgeable lady known as "Know How Now", and I got to work. It took me about 30 minutes, with modifications such as length of drain tube, hardwiring to the existing wiring, leveling, and about 1/2 gallon of distilled water to prime the unit, and the test of the functionality of the furnace-humidifier-pump system passed with flying colors. I am very pleased with the pump, the price, and the shipping time, and would highly recommend this sweet Little Giant to everyone!

Every single house in North America that needs a condensate pump is probably running a little giant. That's just how it is. I've never seen one fail in my life. My house needs 2. I have one on my furnace, and one on my water heater (it's a heat pump water heater). They both work as they should. I bought this unit because it has the overflow switch I wired to my water heater so it'll stop heating water if the pump fails. And I keep a spare on hand in case that happens. I don't suspect it ever will.