Common Well Pump Problems
A well pump ensures a continuous water supply to a property, making it independent of the city’s water system.
A well pump ensures a continuous water supply to a property, making it independent of the city’s water system. However, this also means the property loses access to water if an issue arises. For this reason, homeowners must react as soon as they notice signs of the pump malfunctioning.
Here are some common well pump problems:
The pump turns off
Homeowners often fear the worst when the well pump stops working. But sometimes the reason is quite simple: the pump turns off. This issue can also result from a circuit breaker tripping, thus cutting off the power to the well pump.
The pump is exhausted
A poor design setup forces the pump to work harder, causing considerable strain on the device. In addition, design issues usually occur due to sizing. For example, if homeowners don’t size the pressure tank according to household water usage, the pump won’t be able to take a break from operating.
The pressure switch is failing
A problem with the pressure switch represents one of the most common pump issues. This problem occurs when electrical contacts in the switch degrade over time. Alternatively, it can result from failure to maintain the pressure switch regularly.
When the pressure switch fails, household members will notice abnormal water pressure in the property.
Pressure switch issues can significantly lower the available water supply. Consequently, the pump will start operating continuously to compensate, leading to an increase in water bills.
There’s air in the pumping system
Air in the pump system is always a bad sign. For example, it might indicate that the tank is low on water, the pipes are damaged, or the pump needs to be updated. Household members will easily spot this issue, as the faucets will start pumping air with water.
The pump is short cycling
When a pump is short cycling, it will pump water irregularly. Several factors can cause this pump to short cycle, including damaged pressure switches, faulty air bladders, and leaking water.
There’s too much sediment buildup
Dirt, debris, and hard water minerals can build up in the pumping system over time, lowering the pump’s productivity and damaging its parts. A buildup like this can only happen if the pump is too large for the property or the wall screen has experienced too much wear and tear over the years. Homeowners will recognize this problem by the gritty water the pump starts producing.
Hire a professional repair service
Although initially harmless, well pump problems can quickly escalate, leaving the property without running water. To avoid this worst-case scenario, homeowners should hire a professional pump repair service to ensure the pump continues operating smoothly.
Pump Repair Services provides residential and commercial pump repair services for water well pumps, water feature pumps, transfer pumps, industrial irrigation pumps, and more, as well as custom water filtration services in the Apopka area. (Sorry, no pool pumps or sewer pumps.) We offer 24-hour emergency service. Call us at (407) 625-5499.
