What To Do If Your Water Stops Flowing

Easy access to fresh running water is a luxury that many of us take for granted until we abruptly lose it. Obviously, a sudden lack of running water in your home is an unexpected and frustrating inconvenience that most homeowners will want to remedy as quickly as possible. Below, the experienced Florida water well specialists with North Florida Water Systems Inc share a step-by-step guide outlining what to do when your home’s water stops flowing.

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Check Several Faucets

The first step in investigating a sudden lack of water is testing a couple faucets around your home. A single water tap not working doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve lost water in your entire home, as the problem could simply be isolated to that faucet. Accordingly, it’s crucial to identify whether this is an isolated problem or occurring throughout your home by tryng to turn on other faucets. If the issue is only occurring at one water tap, it’s likely an easy fix. However, if none of the faucets in your home have running water, further troubleshooting will be needed.

Look For Signs Of A Leak

After confirming the problem isn’t isolated to a single water tap, the next step is to look for signs of a water leak. Examine your plumbing system thoroughly for any leaks or dents. You should inspect your plumbing water supply from the main water line and work your way up, checking for indications of condensation, dripping, pooling water, and/or dents. Water could be blocked from passing through a pipe if there is a large leak or significant dent. If you don’t find any signs of a leak, then it is time to move onto another issue

Check Your Water Source

If you can’t find any obvious signs of a water leak in your plumbing system, the next step is to check your water supply. If you have a public water supply, inspect the valve controlling the water supply flowing into your home and ensure it’s in the “on” position. However, if you have a private water well, ensure your water well pump is working properly. Ensure the breaker that provides power to the pump or well in your home has not been tripped. If a breaker has been tripped, try resetting them and check if power is restored to the pump. If that is not the issue, a shallow well or problem with the well pump’s pressure tank could be to blame.

Contact Our Well Pump Repair Company

If you suspect your well pump is the reason for water not flowing in your home or you’re having trouble identifying the problem, it’s time to contact a professional. The water well specialists North Florida Water Systems Inc can help restore water to your home if your well pump is damaged or needs maintenance. Contact us today to schedule well pump maintenance and repair from North Florida Water Systems Inc!