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A residential well can be a great asset to a household.
It provides reliable and regular water in hard-to-reach areas.
But it comes with a certain amount of responsibility, too.
It is your job to make sure your well is properly installed, meets safety standards, and is pumping clean water.
It can also involve a lot of troubleshooting minor issues.
That is until it’s time to call a pro.
If you’re experiencing trouble with your well, but you’re unsure of the source of the issue, below you’ll find some of the most common residential well problems.
Learn what could be causing them and whether it’s time to call a pro.
No Water
A well’s primary job is to act as a source of water so of course, when you’re getting no water from your well it’s a cause for concern.
This is an all too common issue that could have a number of possible causes.
The most likely explanation for a lack of water, however, is simple: overuse.
This tends to happen most often in the summer months, as water usage tends to be higher, as Arizonians will be well aware.
If you try to reduce your water usage then it should replenish itself. If this doesn’t work, you may need to call a professional.
Presence of Sand or Sediment
Obviously, the presence of sand or sediment in your water is not a good sign.
What this typically indicates is that your well is silting.
If your well pump is located too close to the bottom of your well, sand and silt can be sucked in.
Your well pump may need to be removed, or the screen might need replacing.
In the meantime, you can filter out debris from the water coming in using a sand and sediment trapper.
Higher Utility Bills
You might not have noticed a change in the water itself, but if your utility bills have risen and you can’t figure out why, this could be a sign your well is in trouble.
If a well pump is old or becomes blocked by debris or bacteria, it needs to work much harder to do its job.
When this happens, you will notice your electricity bills begin to rise.
Sputtering Water
Maybe your water hasn’t completely gone, but it is sputtering when it comes out of the faucet.
This is a classic sign that something is malfunctioning in the mechanism of your well.
It usually means that your pump has broken down in some way.
The problem may be easily fixable, but if you’re unsure of how to proceed, it’s always safer to call a professional.
Here for All of Your Residential Well Problems
At Pump It Up, we’ve been serving customers in Phoenix and the surrounding areas for over 50 years.
If you’re experiencing one of the above residential well problems—or any issue at all—and you’re not sure how to remedy it, don’t hesitate to give us a call today. We’re happy to help.
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