Caring for your water wells and their pumps is challenging when you’re doing it for the first time, but with the right help, maintenance is simple. If you’re leaving town for more than a few days, make sure your water well is prepared to sit a while. Coolwater Drilling has served residents in Bremerton and Shelton, WA, with well drilling, repair, and maintenance services for nearly 40 years. Below, they explain whether you should turn your pump off when you leave town.

Homeowners leaving their house for an extended period often worry the water in their wells will freeze and cause the pipes to burst. An easy solution is to shut off the breaker to the well’s pump and turn off the isolation valve on the supply line. If there is a problem, such as a burst pipe, turning off the breaker to the pump protects it from unnecessary damage. Shutting off the supply line prevents the home from flooding if a pipe bursts or otherwise gets a leak.

While you switch off these systems, shut off the power to the water heater to keep it from bursting. Leaks can happen any time of year, so do this even if you’re leaving town in warm weather.

Keep in mind that every home and system is unique. Before leaving town, speak to your water systems contractor. They will provide advice on how to prepare for your trip regarding your system type and whether your home has any water supply needs in your absence.

Contact a professional service if you’re concerned about your well. The team at Coolwater Drilling are the local experts in well drilling and maintaining water wells. They are fully licensed, insured, and bonded, so you know you are in good hands. Call (360) 426-3545 to schedule service for your system or request a free, no-obligation estimate. Visit them online for more on their water well solutions.