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How to Troubleshoot the Most Common Problems With a Water Well

Oct 14, 2022

Installing a water well on your property can be one of the best decisions you can make. If you take good care of it, your well can provide you with an uninterrupted supply of clean and safe water to drink. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a water well filter can prevent about 99.9% of harmful substances and organisms from entering your home. In the event that your well malfunctions, you should be able to troubleshoot before calling the water well company. Here are some troubleshooting tips for you.



Check the Power


One of the most common reasons why wells malfunction is a lack of access to power. This happens quite often in residential areas. If there was a power surge in your area recently, it's possible your well might have been damaged. Before you call the water well company, you can check your pump circuit yourself. All you need to do is turn it on and off again. This should solve the issue if the circuit tripped. If not, then you can move on to troubleshooting further.



Check the Pump for Sediment


If the well is receiving power fine but the water still isn't coming through, you might want to check if the pump is blocked by sediment. Rocks and other small objects can block the pump and stop water from passing through. These materials can also wear your pump down. It's important to have them removed as soon as possible, so be sure to call a professional well company for help right away.



Low Air Pressure


If water isn't flowing through the pump, the next thing you may want to check is the air pressure. Fortunately, checking air pressure is simple. All you need to do is locate the air valve. It's usually found at the top of the water tank. To check the pressure, you can use a tire gauge. If the air pressure is low, it's possible that the tank may be filled with water or the bladder might be broken. If the air pressure isn't right, the tank won't function.

These are some things you can do to troubleshoot common water well problems. Sometimes your water pump may turn on, but you still won't get water. Instead, you might hear a clicking sound. This is the sound of the pressure switch closing and opening. After you've done your troubleshooting, the next step is to call a water well company to help you fix the issues. If you're in need of assistance, we'd be happy to help. Give us a call today at DMB Drilling Co Inc.


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