4 Ways To Tell If You Need A New Well Pump

If your home has a private well, you know your water well’s pump is one of its most important components. After all, without a functional well pump, the water in your well cannot make its way into your faucets, toilets, showers, or the rest of your home’s plumbing. The last thing any private well owner wants is to come home after a long day just to make the frustrating discovery their well pump no longer works. To help private well owners avoid disaster, our team with North Florida Water Systems Inc has compiled the following list outlining four signs it may be time for a new well pump.

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Changes In Water Pressure

A sudden decrease in water pressure may indicate your well pump isn’t working properly. Of course, changes in water pressure could simply be due to an issue with your pressure tank, or your pump isn’t the correct size for your well. After noticing a sudden change, the best course of action is to contact a local plumber or well expert who can identify the problem’s cause.

Air In Pipes

Having air in your pipes typically presents as water sputtering or struggling to maintain a consistent flow while coming out of a faucet and is a sign your well pump isn’t working properly. When you turn on a faucet or shower, and there’s air in your pipes, it could indicate an issue with the placement of your well pump. Additionally, air in your lines could indicate cracks or holes in the plumbing pipes leading to your home.

Odd Noises

Most homeowners who own a home with a private well are familiar with the sound of the well pump. If you notice new or unusual sounds coming from your well pump, it could indicate a bearing or moving part within the pump is wearing out.

Dirty Water

Never drink water that appears to be dirty. If the water from your home’s pipes appears dirty or contaminated by dirt or sediment, your well pump may be to blame. Dirty water could signify the pump’s filter is damaged or that the pump is too powerful, pulling up debris along with water. If you notice dirt or sediment in your water, contact the experts with our well repair company!