We recently moved into a new house. In one corner of the basement is a submersible sump pump sitting in a sump hole. I noticed several times yesterday when I was in the basement that the pump sounded like it was running. I finally took a closer look and, yes, that's what the sound was. It runs unless I unplug it. I say "runs" but it doesn't appear to be moving any water (the water level in the sump hole doesn't change and I don't hear anything that sounds like water moving).
This appears to be a new problem. I've been in this part of the basement as recently as a few days ago and didn't notice the sound of the pump.
I would appreciate suggestions about what the problem might be and how to fix it.
This appears to be a new problem. I've been in this part of the basement as recently as a few days ago and didn't notice the sound of the pump.
I would appreciate suggestions about what the problem might be and how to fix it.