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When your water stops flowing and you're not connected to a municipal water utility, a reliable water well service provider will help. However, you can sometimes diagnose and correct minor problems without having to call a professional, saving you time and money. Below, Kuser Well Drilling, a respected well pump and installation service in Roaring Branch, PA, offers some tips to help you troubleshoot common pump and water well system problems and get your water flowing again.

How to Troubleshoot Common Water Well Service Problems

Does the System Have Power?

Your issue may be a matter of electricity. First, make sure the system has power. Is the pump plugged in and switched on? Has the breaker feeding power to the system tripped? Flip the switch to the “on” position.

Has the Pressure Switch Tripped?

Water well services in Roaring Branch, PAThe pressure switch is a safety system meant to shut down pumping if it detects too much pressure. It is located in a box atop the line between the pump and the pressure tank. Beside it sits the trip handle. When operating properly, the handle should sit at a 30- to 40-degree angle, but when tripped, it will run parallel to the pipe. If it's tripped, shut off all water from the delivery system, wait about five minutes for the pressure tank to fill, lift the handle, and slowly reopen the water valves.

Is the Pressure Tank Working?

When the pressure tank is set to the wrong pressure, it sometimes shuts down water well service even if the pump is functional and the well is full. Apply a tire pressure gauge to the valve on the pressure tank to measure the pressure. It should be 2 psi below what’s needed to activate the pressure switch. For instance, the default pressure switch setting is 30 psi, so your pressure tank should read 28 psi. If it is not, contact a water well service for an inspection. It could be waterlogged or the bladder may be broken.

To schedule water well services such as drilling or well pump repair, contact Kuser Well Drilling. They've served Bradford County and the surrounding areas for 50 years, so they have the expertise and experience needed to diagnose and repair any well or pump problems you're experiencing. Call (570) 673-8189 to schedule an appointment, or visit their website to submit a contact request form.

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