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Some homeowners insurance policies cover unexpected water damage. However, they rarely cover damage resulting from an overflowing sump pump. If you want additional coverage for sump pump failure, you need to check if your insurer offers a rider or endorsement for this type of water damage. If they do, you need to have proof that your sump pump is regularly maintained.

There are several indicators that your washing machine’s drain pump is bad, including incomplete cycles, water not draining, lack of spinning, a foul odor when the machine is running, and a loud grinding or buzzing noise when the pump is trying to move water down the drain.

You need a sewage ejector pump if you have appliances or fixtures that use water below ground, such as basement sinks, bathrooms, or laundry facilities. If all of your indoor plumbing connections are above ground, on the main floor or higher, gravity can do the work without a sewage ejector pump.

A well-made grinder pump should last 25 years, with maintenance required every eight to 10 years. If your toilets are backing up regularly or if you catch a foul odor emanating from the direction of the grinder pump, it may be time to have it professionally serviced.