With a well in place, your household water supply stems directly from your land. Because you aren’t connected to a municipal system, it’s vital to understand when water well services are required. Without professional maintenance and repair, issues can arise and you might not have the water to supply your sinks, showers, and appliances—a homeowner’s nightmare. Since the well pump is your system’s key component, here’s how to identify and troubleshoot issues with it. 

3 Signs You Have a Broken Well Pump

1. No Water Flow

If your faucets are experiencing a limited water flow, it’s an obvious problem. Come morning, you could turn on the shower—only to discover that nothing is flowing out. What do you do? First, check the pipes that run from your house to the well. These could have a leak and be overflowing outdoors, preventing the water from reaching interior faucets. If this is happening, your well pump is overworking itself. To prevent flooding outdoors and restore water flow inside, contact your well company immediately. 

2. Poor Water Pressure

Before it’s treated, water is naturally filled with sediment and debris, which can wear down the metal components, including the well pump; over time, sediment can slowly destroy the pump’s bearings, making it unable to function efficiently. This will reduce water flow, so you’ll notice low water pressure indoors—a huge hassle every time you turn on the faucet. With a well pump repair or replacement, the pressure will return to normal. 

3. A Pump That Doesn’t Stop

Sometimes, you’ll experience the opposite of low water pressure. Your well pump might overwork itself, either pumping on and off throughout the day or doing so nonstop. While this will result in plentiful water indoors, it will quickly wear down and break the pump, stopping water flow when you least expect it. If you notice water pumping at odd cycles throughout the day, call professionals to fix the pump before it stops working entirely. 

When you need well pump repair or replacement, there’s only one place to turn. In Fairbanks, AK, All’s Well is the area’s go-to source for water well services, from drilling to handling your most urgent emergencies. Their experts take problems seriously, providing high-quality service no matter what the job. If you have a critical issue, they’ll even visit after hours. Visit the well company online for more information, or call (907) 455-408 to schedule your service appointment today!