Name: Wayne CDU1000
Brand: Wayne
Price: 254.99 USD

4.3/5#2 of 17 in 1/2 HP and up sump pumps
4.3

For a basement with a very high water table or a long, high discharge run. Most homes will be better served by a 1/2 HP pump.

Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Over 5,000 gallons an hour at 10 ft, among the highest flow of any home sump pump
Still close to 3,900 gallons an hour at 20 ft for very deep basements
Stainless steel motor housing will not rust
A 5 year warranty

Cons

The Wayne CDU family

Every Wayne CDU model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

Model	Motor	Rating	Price
Wayne CDU790	1/3 HP	4.1/5	$136.90
Wayne CDU800	1/2 HP	3.6/5	$163.25
Wayne CDU980E	3/4 HP	4.3/5	$189
Wayne CDU1000 (this one)	1 HP	4.3/5	$254.99

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 deep basements and heavy water where a 1/2 HP pump falls behind, with a stainless housing and a 5 year warranty at a mid range price.

$189

For deep basements or long discharge runs that need high lift, at a fair price for a 3/4 HP stainless pump.

$194.98

For a wet or deep basement on a budget: it pumps as much as pumps costing twice as much.

$163.25