[Gnomes]

Just checking what regular maintenance is recommended with a sump pump? Only thing I can find is testing it every 3-4 month, replace before it hits 10 year (at around 7-8 years), and occasional cleaning. Is there any more?

As for cleaning the pump - do people usually pull out their pump and clean or leave it to professionals? It seems mighty gross down there, overwhelmed and dont know where to start. If it pull that pump out and hose it down, do I let the sludge go down storm drain? And I assume cleaning should be done during non-rainy days?