If your home isn’t located on a local water system, you likely use a well pump for your water consumption. Because water is such an important necessity for your everyday life, Frederick Drilling Co. & Sons in Tylersburg, PA, wants to stress the importance of choosing the right well pump for your home.

Whether you’re a new pump owner or just need to replace your home’s old well pump, here are three important things to consider that will ensure your home has plenty of water each day:

• What Is The Well Depth & Water Ratio: Before making any decisions on your next well pump, it’s important to be aware of the depth of your water well, as well as the level of water actually in it. To do this, simply reference your well report, which should have been provided to you when your well was dug. If you don’t have a report available, it may be necessary to invest in a routine well inspection to ensure accuracy.
• What Size Pump Do You Require: To properly distribute well water throughout your property, it’s important to install the right sized well pump. An average 3 or 4 bedroom home usually requires a pump capable of managing 8 to 12 gallons per minute. However, to measure the precise size needed for your home, simply count all of the water fixtures on your property; each one should be considered as having one gallon per minute of water flow.
• What Type Of Pump Will Be Best: There are two main types of water well pumps: jet pumps and submersible pumps. A jet pump sits above the water well and draws water from the well into your home, while a submersible pump is located inside the well submerged in water. Jet pumps are more commonly used for shallower wells and need to be primed before use, while submersible pumps can function at any depth. The one that’s right for you will be determined by the depth of your well.

For more helpful tips on installing a new water well pump in your home, contact the professionals from Frederick Drilling Co. & Sons today at (814) 744-8581. They also specialize in well drilling, pump repair, and replacement services, so be sure to visit them online for a closer look at what they do.