What's a sump pump and should homebuyers be wary of them when looking at homes?

About a week ago we had warm temps and a huge amount of snow melt and our sump pump started running as it should. The problem was it continued to run constantly for maybe five days and I have to admit ...

"Usually one above the other for when the first fails or is overwhelmed." ...

Tucked away in the depths of your home, your sump pump can become a forgotten appliance, especially if you normally have a dry basement. That is, until heavy rainfall, melting snow, a washing machine ...