Using a well is a great way to assert control over your utilities. Along with the benefits of fresh well water are the responsibilities of getting your water tested and keeping your system in working condition. This entails knowing when you need pump repair or replacement. A malfunctioning pump can affect water quality, cause additional mechanical damage, or even prevent water from reaching your house. If you’re a well owner, familiarize yourself with these signs your pump requires professional servicing:

• Inadequate Water Pressure: One of the most noticeable clues of a malfunctioning pump is poor water pressure, usually while taking a shower, but also while running the kitchen sink or trying to use other appliances. When this happens, your pump might have a seal leak.

• Constant Running: When operating correctly, a water pump should cycle on and off repeatedly. If it runs continuously, it can strain your pressure tank, causing premature mechanical failure and escalating electric bills. Too much built-up pressure can also cause sink or toilet backups. If your system won’t shut off, get it inspected as soon as possible.

• Rattling Equipment: You can’t expect a mechanical system to be completely quiet, but you should be concerned if your well pump makes unusual sounds. It could indicate foreign objects trapped within, or cavitation—a phenomenon in which water pounds holes into the impeller.

• Contaminated Water: There are many potential causes of discolored or dirty water, including a problem with your pump. Some older pumps, for instance, may let in dirt or rocks. If your drinking water changes in appearance or otherwise concerns you, schedule water testing and analysis.

• No Running Water: If no water comes out of the taps, there are many possible reasons. First, check that your system is receiving power, as a lack of it is the most common explanation. If your power source is not at fault, you might need pump repair. Or if the issue is related to well depth, you may need a different type of pump system altogether.

Fertig Drilling Co is a water well drilling company working out of Elko, NV. If you have noticed any of the above signs, you can reach them for an inspection and pump repair by calling (775) 753-7960. More information about their well pump and drilling services is available on their website.