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No Water Or Low Pressure? Let’s Talk Well Pump Repair

09/28/2021
Well pump

Have you been noticing that you have low water pressure or no water at all? This could be an issue with your well pump. There are several things you can do to troubleshoot prior to scheduling a well pump repair. First, let’s look at some common well pump problems to help us determine if you need well repair.

Common Well Pump Problems –

Before jumping to the conclusion that you need to replace your well pump, there are a few simple items you can check yourself first.

How Can I Check If I Have Electrical Well Pump Problems?

  1. Be sure the power is on. Check the well switch near your pressure tank and the well’s double-pole circuit breaker to make sure it hasn’t been tripped. If it has, you can reset it. If this a repeated problem that you’re noticing, this is most likely a problem with the well pump and it may be time to start searching well pump repair near me.
  2. Check the pressure switch that is located on the pressure tank. If this switch is bad, it will not allow the well pump to start, which would likely indicate why you have no water. If the switch is bad, you can replace it.

When You Turn On Your Faucet Does The Water Come Spraying Out, Or Does The Well Pump Works But No Water Comes Out Of The Fixture?

This may mean you have a bad pressure tank and that a well repair may not be enough.

  1. If water pulses or spurts out, this may be an indicator that your pressure tank may be faulty.
  2. Are you noticing that water pressure fluctuates when one person is using the shower, and another is washing dishes? Typically, a water tank only stores 6-10 gallons of water at a time before the air balloon compressed air falls short of power for the water to be pushed through your house. The tank may have lost its capacity to store and create pressurized water, which in turn may be forcing the pump to turn on and off.
  3. Have you noticed there is a water at the base of the tank or that your water is rusty? This may be another sign of a bad pressure tank.

Pump system diagram

Have You Been Specifically Noticing Well Pump Problems? Does The Pump Run Nonstop, Or Do You Hear Clicking When The Pressure Switch Opens And Closes?

  1. If your water pump is new (less than 5 years old) and you’re noticing that it isn’t working properly, it could be the wrong size. Have you recently put an addition on your house and the water demand has increased, or have you increased the amount of water usage because you recently installed an irrigation system?
  2. The horsepower of your pump can play a factor in how often the pump will cycle based on the demand of your water usage.
  3. This would be a good time to call a professional to properly diagnose your well pump problems.

It is important to be aware of these common well pump problems so that you can be sure that your well is running efficiently. A properly sized well pump should last up to 25 years. Scheduling yearly inspections with your plumber will extend the longevity of your system and save you money on expensive well repair.

Contact Kulk’s Plumbing & Heating today to help you evaluate your well pump problems to see if you need well pump repair, or replacement. We are your fully insured and licensed plumber.