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4. Waking up to an alarm is never good.

Mon May 18, 2026, 07:30 AM

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Good luck, perseverance, helpful kidcat assistance, whatever it takes for you to get through the next few days until repairs.

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Nothing quite like starting my day at 5:30 with a sump pump emergency [View all] Siwsan Monday OP

Trying to be Helpful ahnakneemoose Monday #1

Thanks! Siwsan Monday #2

What a wa to wake up! So sorrry. But Gryff wants to help! niyad Monday #3

Waking up to an alarm is never good. eppur_se_muova Monday #4

I had to buy a new one Racygrandma Monday #5

5:30 am, time to play and what are sump pumps anyway. Polly Hennessey Monday #6

I used to hate those damn things CanonRay Monday #7

Try plugging the pump into another electrical outlet. waterwatcher123 Monday #8