Having your own well is a huge advantage. You will save money when you have a cheaper option of having easily accessible fresh and clean water in your home. With spring on the way, you need to ensure you have your well water pump tested. Check if there are any signs that the pump needs to be replaced.
It’s your responsibility to ensure you have good quality water supply and proper maintenance of your water source. If you keep up with regular maintenance, it helps keep the well water pump working longer. However, sometimes it’s best to replace worn out parts when necessary. You should check on the following signs to know if your pump has problems.
Lack of water flow from fixtures.
When you don’t get water from your well, and it hasn’t run dry then there’s a high possibility the pump has a problem. The first thing you should do is to check the circuit breaker. You need to turn off the pump and reset the circuit breaker then turn the pump on again. If it starts working the problem is solved if not then you need to contact a well water professional.
No water pressure.
A lack of pressure can be caused by a number of reasons. One reason would be hard water causing scaling on the inside of the pipes. The problem could be the storage tank and low water levels. A 1/2 hp deep well pump is efficient with pumping water even at low levels if you have it installed. It is the pump is not efficiently drawing water. A proper working pump should push out 4 gallons per minute of water.
Excess noise.
One common problem you might notice is excessive noise like thuds, gurgling, grinding, and rattling. If you hear such noises then probably the pump motor has a problem. However, it can be replaced without having a new system installed. You should turn off your power sources if you hear these noises. Then you need to check the pit to see if you notice any causes of the change.
Sump pump running excessively.
If you hear it continuously keeps running regardless of the weather, then it’s a sign of a serious problem with your well water pump. There are a number of reasons that lead to this including a broken or missing check valve. It ensures the pump is taking water out of the pit. If it breaks, water will flow back into the pit. Other problems include clogged float switches, a small pump, and continual flooding.
Loss of power.
If your pump loses power and stops working it might be caused by several things. It may be due to the fact someone unplugged it without fully plugging it back in. It could be a blown fuse on the circuit or storms that cause flooding. You can fix this by having a secondary pump installed on an energy efficient battery back-up system. This will help in having your pump work longer.
Age.
Most well water pumps serve you well but, they don’t last forever. Mostly you’ll have to replace them after 10-15 years. Having a submersible well pump allows you to reach deep water levels and it is more efficient in pushing water to the surface than a shallow well jet pump. It’s also made of stainless steel for easy maintenance. It will serve you well for a long while but, at some point, will need to be replaced.
With this checklist, you can ensure your well water pump is in good condition, and your water is clean for spring. Contact us for professional well water pump services.