Separate the Pump from the Flange or Container.Gently insert the blunt end of a paper clip or earring back into the hole next to the power port.Pull the paper clip or earring out and wait a few seconds for the Pump to turn off. You should hear a whirring reboot noise for 2-3 seconds.
Why did my well pump stop working?
Your well pump may have stopped working due to lack of power. Sometimes resetting a breaker or replacing a fuse affected by a power surge or brownout can fix this. If the well pump circuit breaker has tripped, the well pump itself may be failing.
- Locate the reset button on the motor. If there isn’t one, locate the on/off switch and turn it off, or unplug the pump directly from the electrical outlet.
- Look inside of the sump pump. …
- Plug the pump back in or move the switch back to the on position if there was no reset button.