If you rely on a well to bring water into your household, it likely includes a submersible pump. These mechanisms are impressively self-sufficient for being buried deep underground. However, when a problem does arise, you must act fast to preserve the well system. Keep an eye out for the following signs that the pump needs to be repaired or replaced.

How to Tell if a Submersible Pump Needs to be Repaired or Replaced

1. Low Water Pressure

Water pressure is naturally better in some houses than others. Nevertheless, when the stream isn’t strong enough to remove food residue from the night’s dishes or the conditioner out of your hair, there is a problem. In this case, the submersible pump may be filled with iron bacteria, causing an incorrect pressure reading, or the pump may be failing altogether. 

2. Sand in Water Supply

You depend on well water not just for household chores, but also for cooking and drinking. Therefore, finding sand in your supply is an instant red flag. This occurrence usually indicates sand or silt has flooded into the area around the well, and the submersible pump is positioned too low. 

3. Gas Mixed in With Water

If you ever turn on the faucet in the bathroom or kitchen and, instead of a steady stream of fluid, it fires a blast of air and water, call a professional. The water table around the well may have dropped below the pump, causing the device to suck up air and liquid like a straw in a near-empty milkshake. Other times, the drop pipes may have broken or corroded, allowing air in later down the line. The “air” you feel might also be another, more dangerous type of gas, so schedule an appointment for repairs as soon as possible.

If you’ve noticed issues with your submersible pump, contact Gary’s Pump Service of Danbury, CT. As a locally owned and operated company, these professionals rely on over four decades of residential experience to fix pump problems across Fairfield and Litchfield County. For more on their comprehensive offerings, visit them online. You can also call (203) 744-7826 to receive a free estimate.