During the winter, your property is vulnerable to a number of weather-related threats, especially your home’s exterior. If your residential water well freezes over, you could be without water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and even flushing the toilet. To avoid this inconvenience, take advantage of the following three tips.

3 Ways to Prevent Your Residential Water Well From Freezing

1. Insulate the Pipes

Start off by measuring the length of the exposed piping, which are those that exit above ground, and are therefore the most vulnerable to the winter weather. Then, purchase foam insulation, which looks similar to a pool noodle, to wrap around the metal and contain its inherent heat energy. If you’re in a pinch, you can use sweatshirts or blankets as makeshift insulation. 

2. Cover Your Well

If your well pump is located above ground, it’s crucial to shield it from the outside temperatures, but this is also helpful for the well casing segment that sits above ground. You can do this by building a custom well house, which is about the size of a doghouse, out of brick or wood. Or, you can simply pop a pre-constructed well cover into place. Either way, you’ll want to make sure that the structure won’t blow away in the harsh winter winds. This cover can help eliminate the chances of your water losing pressure when you need it most. 

3. Use a Heat Lamp

On the coldest days of the season, your insulation efforts alone might not be enough for your residential water well. Because of this, you may want to add a heat source to the equation. Luckily, weatherproof heat lamps offer a perfect solution. You can keep this fixture inside the well house, and protect your loved ones by using an outdoor extension cord to power it. 

If you’re worried about losing access to water this winter, turn to John D. Hughes Wells and Pumps of Enterprise, AL. They have spent over six decades working on commercial and residential water wells, while honing advanced drilling techniques with state-of-the-art equipment. To learn more about their services, including pump repair and water softener installations, visit the website. You can also call (334) 347-9757 to arrange for a consultation in their showroom.