3 Tips To Ensure Flowing Water When You Have Well Equipment Problems
Posted on: 11 October 2017
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When you have a problem with your water well equipment, it may mean that you do not have flowing water in your home. Some of the problems with well pumps and pressure tanks can be avoided with simple maintenance. There may also be occasional repairs that are needed to ensure that you always have clean water flowing in your home. Here are a few tips to help with maintenance to well equipment to ensure you have running water in your home:
1. Problems with Well Pumps That Require Repairs or Replacement
If you have an old well pump for your home, then it is going to need repairs. Eventually, you may even need to replace the pump. Some of the common problems include pieces that have worn out and need to be replaced or electrical connections that have failed. When you begin to need repairs for your well pump, consider the cost and frequency of repairs, which may be more than the cost of replacement. If your repair cost you more, it may be time to consider replacing the well pump entirely.
2. The Causes of Loss of Pressure and Noisy Plumbing Due to Well Equipment
There are also many problems that could lead to the loss of water pressure. First, you will want to make sure that the well pump is working correctly. In many cases, the problem is the pressure tank that is connected to the well pump and your household plumbing. The pressure tank prevents that pump from constantly running. It may be a problem with the pressure tank causing you to lose water pressure, which can also cause your plumbing to make strange noises.
3. Problems with Water Levels and Contamination in Well Casings
The problems with your well equipment may start with the well casing. Sometimes, wells that are shallow will go dry during extreme droughts and hot weather. If you have a problem with your well running dry, talk with a well service about drilling the casing deeper to avoid this problem during droughts. In addition, you may have problems with contamination, which will require treating the well or flushing it to ensure you have clean drinking water for your home.
These are some maintenance tips for your well equipment to ensure that you always have running water in your home. If you need help with maintenance and repairs, contact a well service company like Mike's Drilling to help ensure you always have flowing water in your home.