Sump pump issue

[NMPastor]

I've got a sump pump that has thrown its breaker several times. An electrician has told me that it's a pump issue, as opposed to a wiring/breaker issue.

Is that a reasonable conclusion?

Thanks.

 

[Reach4]

It is not absolute, but probable. If the electrician actually came, checked and then told you, it is very very probably the case.

If your pump plugs in to a 120v outlet, you could put it on a heavy duty extension cord and try a different circuit. Expect that breaker to blow too.