Autumn is a great time to inspect your property and prepare it for the upcoming winter. If you’ve got a well, it’s important to take measures to prevent it from freezing. Here, the pump service providers at Dalmik Well Drilling, located in Putman, CT, shares some helpful information to ensure your water continues to run no matter how cold it gets outside.

Although it has its own disadvantages, a deep well pump will not freeze since it’s below the frost line. If you have a surface pump in your basement or an insulated outhouse on your property, it should also be okay. But for those pumps that are exposed to the elements, extreme temperatures can be problematic.

One way to prevent your water pump from freezing is to keep your faucets dripping at night. This will keep the device pulling warm water up from the ground, and it won’t have the chance to get cold enough to freeze. But if you don’t want to waste the water, there are other solutions as well.

A pump service can help you thoroughly insulate your well to prevent it from freezing with foam pipe insulation or a thermal blanket. If your pump is located in a well house, a heat lamp might do the trick. There are some other temporary solutions, too, like covering it with a trash can or double-wrapping it with an old sweatshirt.

If your pump does freeze in an unexpected cold spell, you’ll experience a loss of water pressure in your home. You can try thawing it with a hair dryer or electrical heat tape after turning on an inside faucet to help relieve the water pressure. If this fails, the point at which it’s frozen might be inaccessible, and you’ll have to call a pump service for help.

Whatever your well pump needs, Dalmik Well Drilling can keep your water running safety and consistently year round. These contractors provide round-the-clock service to customers in Windham County and east of the Connecticut River. Their clients are their number-one priority, and they work hard to keep your well in good shape. Contact them today for pump service at (800) 922-6220, and visit their website to learn more.