Name: Liberty Pumps 257
Brand: Liberty Pumps
Price: 216.29 USD

3.1/5#8 of 16 in up to 1/3 HP sump pumps
3.1

For a typical basement where a long lasting cast iron pump with a reliable float matters more than raw flow.

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Pros

One piece cast iron body runs cool and has no lower housing seal to leak
Magnetic vertical float has no mechanical switch arm to stick and fits a small pit
Quick connect cord can be replaced without opening the motor
Three year warranty from a US maker sold through plumbing suppliers

Cons

The Liberty 200 Series family

Every Liberty 200 Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

Model	Motor	Rating	Price
Liberty Pumps 257 (this one)	1/3 HP	3.1/5	$216.29
Liberty Pumps 287	1/2 HP	2.9/5	$323.25

How it scores

The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

For a standard or wide pit where a well priced cast iron 1/3 HP pump with good flow is wanted.

$182

For a narrow or shallow pit with a low lift, where a cheap pump with the motor out of the water is the easiest fix.

$105.84

For owners who want the longest lasting 1/3 HP class pump and are willing to pay for an all cast iron build and a 5 year warranty.

$311.25