What is the most common reason a sump pump fails

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The most common reason a sump pump fails is a stuck or jammed float switch. This little piece gets tangled in debris, sticks to the pump housing, or simply wears out, so it never tells the pump to turn on. When heavy rain hits, the pit fills up, and you end up with a flooded basement.