why sump pumps fail 19

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Sump pumps usually fail because of a few avoidable issues. A stuck float switch from debris or corrosion keeps the pump from turning on. Clogged intake screens or discharge lines force the motor to overheat and burn out. Frequent cycling wears components down fast. Without a backup battery, power outages during big storms leave basements flooded, making a bad situation worse.