What to do if my pump keeps running?

I have become paranoid about water coming into the basement and ruining our new living space because it is our favorite room in the house.The sump pump has been running.I learned a lot about living in the country and why my pump runs constantly.

You need to know if there is a reason for your pump to be running.A high water table, lots of heavy rain, and soil conditions can affect your sump pump turning on and running.

If there isn't a reason for it to be running, then there is an issue you need to address.

If your pump keeps turning on and off, it can be a sign of issues.When a pump turns on and off quickly, it's called rapid cycling.This short cycling can cause a lot of wear and tear on your pump and cause the motor to burn out years earlier than it needs to.

It is a good idea to maintain your pump.We keep a backup pump around just in case.It is likely that you will need it right away if you notice it is broken.

The most common reason for a short cycle is that the float switch is malfunctioning.

Sometimes the float can get stuck on the wall of the basin, because it needs to be able to move around in the sump pit.The float can be tripping the pump if it is not moving freely.This will cause the pump to run constantly.

The size of the liner could be a reason for your pump to run all the time.You need to get in touch with a professional to see what can be done.

A check valve is part of the pump that moves water to the discharge pipe.It is designed to keep water out of the pit.The valve closes after the pump stops running, preventing the water from coming back in.

Without the check valves, water that gets pumped out can flow back into the basin and cause the water level to rise.This can cause the pump to run more often and cause it to burn out.Water can enter your basement once that happens.

Are you worried about the water in your basement?This water sensor is used to detect and report water leaks.

It is normal for your sump pump to run if you have a lot of rain.It is doing its job.If the float is stuck, you will want to make sure that it is actually pumping out water, otherwise it will need to be replaced.

A float switch is part of the system.The water accumulates in the basin.The float rises with the water level.The switch that causes the pump to turn on is called the float.The float should turn off the pump when the water leaves the basin.

If there is water in the basin, you should check the pump.There is a lot of water in the ground if the pump is doing what it is supposed to do.

The float switch may be stuck if there is no water in the basin.If the pump needs to be replaced, inspect it.

Most of the time, you can replace the float switch on your pump.Instructions for replacing the float switch can be found online, but a quick search will help you find it.It could be your check valve if the float switch isn't the problem.The water being pumped out is coming back in if the valve is broken or stuck.The float can't return to its normal position so it will not shut off.

It is bad for the pump to run constantly if there is no water.The motor in the pump won't work if it's running all the time.

This is the part of the pump that runs during heavy rain.A pump running a lot can be helped by a high water table.It could be that your pump is caught in a short cycle if there is no rain.

There are a number of factors that could cause your pump to run too much.Make sure your check valve is working and inspect the float switch to make sure there is no water coming into it.If all of these items are in good shape, your next step is to get a professional to inspect them to see what else can be done.

You don't want to find out that your pump is broken.Water damage can cause your floors to swell, destroy your basement, and even cause worse damage to your health than wood floor water damage.It's a good idea to inspect it today, and if you need to contact a professional, you can use the link below.

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