When you rely on a water well for drinking, cleaning, bathing, and irrigating your fields, sudden outages can leave you grappling with what to do next. Fortunately, by knowing the warning signs that your well needs pump repairs, you can call a professional before your water suddenly turns off. Here are three warnings signs your well needs pump repairs.

Low Water Pressure

One of the first signs of a water well pump that has started to fail is trouble with water pressure. You might notice that your kitchen sink sprayer just isn’t removing grime like it used to, or that your sprinklers don’t reach as far. Some damaged well pumps slow to the point of leaving homeowners with a mere trickle coming out of taps. If you notice issues with water pressure, contact pump repair specialists as soon as possible to get to the bottom of the issue.

Strange Colors or Odors

Over time, well pump parts can corrode and become damaged, which can affect the quality of the water it supplies to your home. For example, if internal parts become rusted, your water might appear orange or brown. Water that smells bad can also be a sign that your system has damaged hoses, which could be letting bacteria leach into the water as it passes through the system. To spot problems early, fill a clear glass, vase, or beaker with water directly from your well and check it for odors and discoloration.

High Electric Bills

When your pump isn’t working efficiently, it might run more often than it should—or fail to turn off altogether. Over time, this problem can drive up your monthly power bills significantly. If you suspect well trouble, check your power bills to see if there is an upward trend.

Do you want to get ahead of water well pump repairs? Mid Wisconsin Pump & Well of Sparta, WI, can help you with everything from video well inspections and well cleaning to emergency service calls. With more than 30 years of experience and an innate understanding of the well issues that commonly face home and business owners throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota, these pump repair specialists can keep your water supply safe and readily available. For more information about their services, visit their website or call (608) 269-5178.