A well that’s dry or has a low water level can make household tasks like cooking and cleaning difficult or even impossible. However, when you experience signs your well is tapped out — air in the pipes, low water pressure, or occasional water failure — don't fret. Instead, call Coolwater Drilling, the most experienced well drilling and water testing service in Bremerton and Shelton, WA. They have well repair methods that might fix the situation.

Well Repair Measures for a Potentially Dry Well

Diagnose the Problem

The first step is to determine whether your well is dry or you have a mechanical failure like leaky pipes. A well repair professional will examine your pump for signs of a malfunction. If it is running properly, they will test its ability to draw water at various depths, establishing whether the well is dry. If there is no mechanical problem, they will attempt the next step.

Lower the Water Pump Level

Your pump must be placed below the water table to operate effectively. If it can’t draw water at its present level, a well repair professional will lower it to provide a greater water buffer. This will reduce the chance it will drop the water level far enough to run out of pumpable water.   

Conduct Hydrofracturing

Hydrofracturing can improve well function by clearing blockages. High-pressure jets of water are sprayed into the well to clear away debris and rock that impede water flow. This well repair technique is extremely effective and has a high success rate.

Conduct Well Deepening

Deepening the well can improve its yield, but often is almost as expensive as drilling a new one. If your well is several decades old and hydrofracturing and pump lowering have proven ineffective, it might be time to consider well drilling as a solution.

Coolwater Drilling is the premier well repair and water testing service in Bremerton and Shelton, WA, and the surrounding areas. Whether your well has an insufficient output or you need pump repairs, you can count on their professionals. To schedule service, call their Bremerton location at (360) 830-9005 or their Shelton location at (360) 426-3545. Visit their website for more information about their well drilling and water testing services.