When your home or business depends on a water well, maintaining the pump is essential to ensure fluid flows freely into your sinks and appliances. While you’ll be unable to see this underground mechanism, here are a few signs indicating it’s failing and you need professional well pump repair.

How to Determine If Your Well Pump Is Failing

1. Low Water Pressure

When you shower or wash dishes, a steady flow of water should be immediate. When pressure drops significantly, there’s likely a build-up of iron bacteria in your pump blocking the pipe connected to the pressure switch.

2. Cloudy Water

Your pump is responsible for sourcing water from the well and filtering out silt, sand, and other organic materials before the fluid reaches the surface. When your water appears cloudy or muddy and has a poor taste, well pump repair is a must to ensure the water is clean and safe.

3. Clicking Noise

The pump and pressure tank work together to bring water from the well into your plumbing system. When your pump is continuously running, you’ll notice a humming sound that continues day and night. However, you may also hear a clicking sound if the connection between the pressure tank and pump is off. This noise comes from air escaping the pressure tank, causing the pump to keep cycling to find the right balance.

4. Spitting Faucet

When the connection between the pressure tank and pump is malfunctioning, unwanted air will get into your water supply. As a result, when you turn on faucets in your kitchen or bathroom, the extra air can cause fluids to spit out in starts and stops as opposed to a smooth flow.

If you’re experiencing any of these issues, the team at Branton Bros Well Drilling, Inc. in Dothan, AL, can help. Since 1960, residents across Dale, Henry, Geneva, and Houston counties have depended on this locally owned and operated company for well digging, drilling, and water pump repair using state-of-the-art equipment. To schedule an inspection, call their office today at (334) 677-5489. For more information on their safe, affordable, friendly approach to well and pump services, visit them online.