Strong water pressure is necessary to get what you need from your well. When it suddenly drops to a trickle, it’s inconvenient, hampering your ability to cook, clean, and take showers and creating hygiene issues in your home. Before calling in the water well service cavalry, here are a few things you can try to possibly improve pressure.

Why You Have Low Water Pressure

To better address the problem, you have to get to the bottom of it. There are several reasons for a decline in water pressure—including clogged pipes, a damaged pressure tank, additional usage, and even drought. Before attempting a fix, try to identify the issue first.

Check your water pipes for clogs or sediment buildup inside—calcified deposits are common in areas where hard water is prevalent because of the mineral content. Even if you have a water softener installed, inspect the pipes for any other blockages.

Additional usage can sometimes result in decreased water pressure. When a new appliance consumes more water, it quickly uses up the supply in the tank. As the pump runs and draws water from the well, expect a low flow to come out of your fixtures. The same scenario happens if there’s a drought in your area limiting the amount of available water in the well.

After ruling out the pipes, additional usage, and drought as reasons for the trickling flow, the issue may be with the pressure system. At the minimum, the gauge should read 40 psi as enough pressure to deliver water efficiently. If you’re unsure of what to look for, have a water well service technician assess the system.

What You Can Do to Improve Pressure

If the problem isn’t any of the mentioned factors, there are a couple of ways to raise the water pressure of your well. Be sure to work with a water well service professional as a safety measure.

Adjusting the Pressure Tank & Switch 

A few tweaks in the tank and switch are likely to improve water pressure immediately. However, this solution means you should be familiar with the pressure switch to make changes on the cut-in and cutoff settings—excessively high pressure can break pipes and cause leaks.

Installing a Constant-Pressure Valve

A constant-pressure system is another workable solution for the low flow rate. Mounted on the line between the pump and tank, it adjusts and maintains pressure according to a preset level, even while drawing water.

When you need assistance in improving water pressure from your well, trust the experts at Gainous Well Drilling in Cairo, GA. Helping communities throughout Thomas and Grady counties, they provide a broad range of water well services—from drilling and installation to cleaning and inspection. Find out why they’re the trusted experts in the region by exploring their services on their website or calling (229) 377-7883.