My sump pump is gunky and very smelly, what is wrong?

Question

My sump pump is gunky and very smelly, what is wrong?

Answer 1

The nature of the water they pump make them smelly and gunky.  Run some water(do not fill) into where the pump is and check to see if you hear it running if so go to where it empties and see if you hear or see water coming out if the pump doesn't come on it has probably gone out.  If it comes on and water goes where it should maybe run water into it when it hasn't been on for a while.

Answer 2

Time for a new one.Replace it before it fails completely.Good luck,might consider a bit larger pump.Maybe the one you have is being overworked?

Answer 3

needs service or replacement...call a plumber...good luck