Nowadays, the pump manufacturing company can produce a high-quality pump that can run continuously for almost 20 to 24 hours.

Sump pumps move water from your basement out of your home. A sump is a naturally constructed pit, usually a hole carved below the main surface of your basement floor. This pit, known as a basin, holds the sump pump.

Yes they can, but it shouldn't. If the valve is broken, water will flow back. This may cause the sump pump to overheat. Your sump pump will run continuously if it isn't properly installed. Make sure to put your discharge lines on a slight slope in order to prevent clogging.