Dirty Sump Pump
The sump pump is dirty.
Less commonPlan for itSump pump
Why it matters
A very dirty sump pump may not work as intended, which can lead to flooding near where it's installed.
How common is it?
Didn't come up in the homes HomeCloud evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026, but it's on our list of plumbing findings.
Counted by the finding's name on HomeCloud reports, so the true number can be a little higher.
How soon to fix it
HomeCloud reports list this as something to plan for rather than an emergency.
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