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Author:  Hawthorny [ Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Weird Humming Noise From Sump-Pump
Hey Guys,

I dont know if its just me, but in the 2+ years I have been living at my home I have never heard/noticed a sound from my sub-pump. Over the last 3-4 days, it has been making a humming noise, not loud, but not quiet either. Should this be a concern? If so, what should I do? If not, is there a way to make the sound go away that a handyman novice such as myself could do?

Thanks!
Author:  bremer [ Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sub-Pump
I have no idea what that noise could be, but these things are notorious for causing house fires. Usually when they are mis-adjusted and get stuck in the on position, with nothing to pump.

This isn't your situation, but if it were me I wouldn't take chances. Get a new one immediately, and replace it. They are way to important to leave to chance.
Author:  OddJobJay [ Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sub-Pump
Open up the pit and take a look.. good chance that the float is stuck. If its been like that for a couple days, I'd be tempted to replace it. Can never be too safe.

Do you know how to test to see if it's working? (plug directly into outlet, bypassing the float sensor?)
Author:  speed3 [ Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sub-Pump
Hawthorny wrote:
Hey Guys,

I dont know if its just me, but in the 2+ years I have been living at my home I have never heard/noticed a sound from my sub-pump. Over the last 3-4 days, it has been making a humming noise, not loud, but not quiet either. Should this be a concern? If so, what should I do? If not, is there a way to make the sound go away that a handyman novice such as myself could do?

Thanks!


You should probably have it checked by someone with knowledge on pumps. Also... it's sump-pump, not sub-pump.

Cheers
Author:  Hawthorny [ Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sub-Pump
digijay wrote:
Open up the pit and take a look.. good chance that the float is stuck. If its been like that for a couple days, I'd be tempted to replace it. Can never be too safe.

Do you know how to test to see if it's working? (plug directly into outlet, bypassing the float sensor?)


No I don't know how to test it, I'm very bad at home stuff. Is there anything u can recommend that I can do to check?

Thanks
Author:  OddJobJay [ Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sub-Pump
There are two plugs coming from your sump pump. One wire plugs into the second wire at the outlet.
Take the single wire and plug it directly into the outlet (not into the other wire). Does that make any sense??
When you plug it in, the pump should activate and water should be pumped out (if there is any in the pit).
Again, open the pit if you can and take a look at what's going on. If you want a hand, let me know.
Author:  Hawthorny [ Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sub-Pump
Thanks Jay, sent you a PM
Author:  Halton Home Inspector [ Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sub-Pump
Many sumps are not set up well by the builders minions. I have fixed over 200 sumps during inspections. The float and pump are usually not set up properly and the float either gets stuck under the water or it can also get hung up so that it does not turn off the pump.

In this case it sounds like the float is hung up on the side of the sump pit preventing it from shutting off the pump.
Author:  korinthos [ Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sump-Pump
Just shake it a bit, move the pipe above ground a little if your not good with mechanical stuff. Do so with some caution do not be aggresive you may break a connection elsewhere. Usually the floater is stuck.
Author:  JF13 [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sump-Pump
Unplug it and get someone in. My buddies caught fire.
Author:  HaltonPeelHomeInspection [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sump-Pump
If it's humming that usually means that the water level is high and the pump is trying to start but it is seized. It's not at all uncommon and not surprising considering the amount of crud left in the pit by the builders.
It can start a fire so unplug it and have it replaced before this dry weather ends.
Glen can do it:
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Author:  Hawthorny [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sump-Pump
Great, thanks everyone. Jay was kind enough to come over, it appears the pumps motor is f***. So we are currently shoPping em out. Thank again everyone.
Author:  Hawthorny [ Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sump-Pump
Just wanted to give an update. Thanks to Jay here, all my problems are solved. At one point I was considering suicide as this issue seemed too big to overcome. Jay, with his nice smile and massive tools, made me step back from the ledge of insanity. I am now sitting in my basement listening to the sweet song of silence and dreaming about the eternity of peace I will now have with my sump pump. If you, or anyone you know are having challenges at home, give Jay a call, he is amazing.
Author:  OddJobJay [ Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Weird Humming Noise From Sump-Pump
Hahaha. Thanks Ryan. But to be honest, my tools are just "average".
:)
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