Cold Weather Water Well Problems

Cold temperatures and winter weather are notorious for causing problems for homeowners. This is particularly common in states that receive snowfall, but it’s also true for North Florida residents. Florida usually experiences light frosts during the winter, when the temperature doesn’t fall too far below freezing for long. For homeowners or business owners who rely on a private well to provide their property with high-quality water, cold weather can create complications that may affect their water supply. During the installation of a well system, the components are typically placed below the ground’s freeze line so that the water remains accessible throughout the cold season. However, issues can still arise, and owners of properties with wells should prepare themselves to look out for potential issues.

Here, our water well company in North Florida, North Florida Water Systems Inc, discusses common cold weather water well problems and what you can do to remediate them. If you have a well in North Florida, you deserve the highest-quality services from a reputable well repair company. Contact us today to request water well services for your property!

Water Loss

As the cold weather arrives and strong winds blow, home and business owners will be more likely to experience debris kicking up around their property. When this happens, loose debris like dirt, leaves, and other items can accumulate in your well pump and form a clog, which can affect the water level in the system. If your well pump is located too deep down in the well, your water production will fall, and it can also fill the pump with air. If this should happen, our

water well company will come to your property to perform pump repair and ensure it holds an adequate water level.

Low Water Pressure

Your system’s water level plays a critical role in your water pressure. If your property experiences low water pressure, such as a trickle from the faucet when you turn it on, it’s highly likely your well pump doesn’t have enough pressure to push the water from the system and through your pipes. If this happens, our well technicians can check the pressure tank and make any adjustments necessary to ensure your property receives adequate water pressure throughout winter and beyond.

Frozen Pipes

When pipes are subjected to freezing temperatures, they can freeze and cause problems for your well system. The water in your system can only reach your property if it can flow freely through your pipes. When the pipes freeze, they can no longer move freely. The best way to avoid this is to ensure your pipes have adequate insulation. Pipe insulation material can be purchased at your local hardware or home improvement store. Wrap the insulation material around your property's interior and exterior pipes to prevent them from becoming frozen and leaking or bursting.

Dysfunctional Pumps

Though a hard, long-enduring freeze is unlikely to occur in Northern Florida, if it does happen, the extreme cold can affect your well pump’s machinery. Most often, water wells and well pumps are installed far underground to avoid the dangers of a deep freeze. However, because deep freezes are uncommon in Florida, properties with private wells may find their wells and pumps installed near, at, or above the freeze line. Additionally, cold weather and heavy winds can cause your pump to fail. The best way to avoid this is to contact North Florida Water Systems Inc to schedule an inspection of your well and pump. Our technicians will inspect the machinery and ensure it is free from rust, cracks, or leaks.