Some people have one sump pump. Others have none. We are not those people. In this episode of This Doesn’t Matter, But It Should, we unravel the mystery of our excessive sump pump collection—why we have so many, what they actually do, and how they’ve somehow become a defining feature of our lives. We break down the fine art of sump pump maintenance, debate when to plug and unplug, and John argues why ignoring your sump pump is a risk you do not want to take. If you have ever found yourself awake at night wondering about basement drainage (or just enjoy a good, unnecessary deep dive), this one’s for you.