Most modern automatic pumps dont require much maintenaince, but that doesnt mean you shouldnt keep an eye out for possible issues that you can catch early that may save you in the long runs keepan eye out for leaks, or wet spots on pipe work or at the pumps base- this can turn into corrosiion and performance issues and need to be addressed does the tone or sound the pump makes change? - this can idicate a change in suction or pressure the pumps producing and can indicate bloc