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How to fix a sump pump that will not turn on usually starts the same way for most homeowners. You hear water rising in the pit but nothing kicks in. That…

When your sump pump won’t shut off, it’s usually running continuously because something is preventing it from detecting that the water level has dropped back…

Why does my sump pump run after unplugging, even when you think you’ve killed the power? The short version is that most sump pumps have a separate electrical…

If your sump pump turns on and immediately shuts off again, you’re dealing with short cycling. This usually means the pump isn’t running long enough to fully…

Why is my sump pump full of dirt? In most cases, it’s because groundwater carrying sand, silt, and debris is seeping into the pit through cracks, loose…

Your sump pump has air bubbles because air is getting into the system somewhere. This usually happens when the pump loses its prime, the check valve fails, or…

why is my sump pump rusting most homeowners notice rust stains or flaky spots on their pump after a few months of use. That surface oxidation is often…

Sump pumps don’t just fail, they drag down your whole electrical system when they start drawing too much current or developing internal faults. If yours keeps…

A sump pump gets hot when it runs too long, works too hard, or overheats internally. This is normal for short periods after heavy use, but sustained heat…

Your discharge line is likely blocked, frozen, or pitched the wrong way. First, check if water even reaches the pipe. If it doesn’t, the problem is upstream.…