Little Giant VCMA-15ULS 115 Volt, 65 GPH, 1/50 HP Automatic Condensate Removal Pump for HVAC/Refrigeration Systems/Dehumidifiers with Overflow Detection Switch and 6-Foot Cord, White/Black, 554405

Works like a champ. Good price

Replacement for one that broke after many years. Turns out it wasn't the pump, but I kept this one anyway. Works well

Our AC unit is not near an easy outside wall and the 20+ year old drain (with many 90º angles) through our cement slab had clogged. We had a cumbersome bucket system that had to be emptied 2+ times a day to temporarily help, but were going on vacation in a week. A quick search alerted me to the fact that this solution was out there, and the reviews here convinced me to give it a try. I am *so* glad I did. This is a great device! Pros: 1) VERY quiet. I was afraid that we'd hear a leaf-blower-loud motor noise every time the AC went on. Not even close. Unless you are standing next to it, you wouldn't even know it was pumping. Plus, it goes on for less than 10 seconds at a time. I would venture to guess that you wouldn't even notice it if it were inside your living space (ours is in the garage). The only sound on ours is the trickle of water into the pipe where the washer drains - and you have to be standing right next to the drain to hear that. 2) VERY easy to set up. The hardest part for us was finding an outlet near the AC. The wiring for the alarm/shutoff might be a challenge for some, but it's not required for use. 3) Small profile. Takes up less space than the buckets we had for our temporary solution. Cons: 1) I'm wondering about durability, as a lot of the components are plastic. Too early to tell. 2) It says you're supposed to clean it out every time you change AC filters. The reservoir is pretty small and the placement of the unit is fairly precise, so it could be tedious to do that. I'm hoping that adding a small amount of bleach occasionally will keep the slime out of it. It doesn't come with the tubing required, but this isn't really a con because your tubing needs may vary. I used this: Watts SVIG20 Pre-Cut 1/2-Inch Diameter by 3/8-Inch Clear Vinyl Tubing, 20-Foot Length If you're not familiar with how your AC works, plumbing and/or low voltage electrical I'd recommend having a pro install it, but I can't give this little pump enough praise. UPDATE: July, 2013: Two years later & not a hitch. Still works as when I installed it. Go for it!

Bottom line, this little pump does exactly what it says it will do. I installed it in my crawl space and it is doing a great job. A word of caution, it states not for high efficient HVAC and I have no idea why that is the case. I have measured the condensate and it is well within its performance range. There are a lot of condensate pumps, some with more gauges and lights, but in the end of the day, this one does the job for me and it was less than 50% of the cost of some of the other units that I looked at. I also noticed this is the unit our HVAC firm installed...so feel good about that. It is SUPER easy to install, now I need to see how long it will last, the prior unit was just shy of 20 years...so we will see about the LITTLE GIANT

As described, worked great.

It was an exact replacement for the old unit. The built-in failure float switch is a nice feature. The real age of the old unit is not known but based on the appearance of the inside it had been in service - and not maintained/cleaned for several years. The new unit is working well.

It must be a well made pump because it’s replacing the one on the side of a furnace that was installed twenty four years ago. Perfect fit, quiet, handles 5 gallons of condensation a day.

I thought this to replace an old worn out pump. This condensation pump works great. No more leaking over flowing water on the floor. Easy to install.

Buen producto, empaque solo un poco maltratado.

This is my first experience using a condensate pump and I was concerned about the reliability as it is in a spot that would cause damage if it failed. I am very confident in the reliability now and have no concerns about failure. It is also amazingly quiet.

Solid little pump. Used this as an exact replacement to my old pump. Old one was 20 years old, yet the size and connections on this new one were identical.

On a cold November morning we discovered our furnace had quit - subsequently discovered that it needed so much in repairs, it made sense to replace. Our furnace contractor was quite happy for us to supply our own condensate pump since it was less costly than what they would have to charge us. The only drawback in this pump is that it seems much noisier than our old Little Giant, which could not be heard outside of the furnace room - this one makes a shrill sound that carries up the stairs. But it made it through the winter with no issues. It even came with a new check valve.

This pump will replace the identical unit that I use for our air conditioner. It is reliable and works well. Delivery was quick. Turns out my assumption that the old unit was broken was incorrect. I hadn't cleaned it after 9 years of use and it was loaded with sludge preventing the float from working properly. A good cleaning brought it back to life so the old unit is still in service. I decided the new unit will serve as backup in the event the old pump fails.