Signs You Need Emergency Well Repair

Millions of Americans get their tap water from a well. If your property doesn’t connect to municipal water lines, it’s the best way to keep fresh, clean water flowing to your plumbing fixtures. However, wells and well components can fail, even when you properly maintain them. If your well stops working, make sure to have the contact information of an emergency well repair contractor in Tampa, FL on hand—otherwise, you could go hours, if not days, without running water.

Are you familiar with the signs that you need emergency well repair? Some are obvious—like not getting any water when you turn on the tap—but others might escape your notice if you don’t know what to look for:

• You don’t have running water: This is the most obvious (but not necessarily the most common) sign that you need emergency well repair. If you don’t have running water, forget about bathing, cleaning and flushing your toilets. This could be a problem with your water table or well pump depth. It might also be due to a power outage, a blown fuse or a worn-out pump. If you don’t have any running water, call your well contractor right away.
• The water pressure seems low: Is your faucet barely turning out a trickle? Your water pressure is too low. There are a few different reasons this can happen. First, your well pump might need to be reprimed, or filled with water. Alternatively, there could be a problem with your pressure switch. Either it’s not on the right setting, it failed or it’s clogged with dirt and debris, so it can’t function properly. If you’ve tried to fix all of these issues and you’re still having trouble, call a contractor for further assistance.
• The pump runs constantly: Pumps are not supposed to run all the time—the pressure switch should let your pump know when it has drawn and pressurized enough water for your pressure tank. If your pump continues to run, it will not only burn itself out a lot faster than normal, but it’ll also cause your electricity bill to spike. If you notice that your pump is running constantly, get it fixed as soon as possible—otherwise you could have some high utility bills in addition to your well repair bills.
• Strange noises are coming from the pump: Are you hearing rattling, grinding or shaking noises coming from your pump? As with any piece of mechanical equipment, this is a sure sign that something is wrong. Sometimes this is because debris has been caught in the pump. It may also be due to cavitation, when tiny bubbles interfere with the impeller. You might notice your faucets “spitting” as a result.

If you’ve noticed any of these signs, make sure to call your emergency well repair contractor in Tampa, FL as soon as possible. The longer you let it go, the more likely it is that your well or pump will suffer severe damage.

For help with all your well repair needs, call Advanced Pump & Well Service today.

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