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When you rely on a well to provide your home with clean running water, then there is a complete system that needs maintenance and can sometimes have problems that need to be repaired. These problems can make your tap water unsafe to drink or cause you to not have running water for household plumbing. Therefore, you want to be able to assess problems to determine when maintenance or repairs are going to be needed. The following guide will help you troubleshoot problems with your water well to identify problems that need repairs or maintenance:
Problems with Water Quality Due to Contamination or Damaged Casing
The problems with water quality from your well can be due to many issues, such as contamination due to runoff and soil, or it could be a more serious problem with a damaged well casing. If there are odd smells and discolored water coming from your faucets, you will want to have the casing flushed and inspected for damage that needs to be repaired. You may also want to consider installing a filtration or purification system for the plumbing in your home to protect against problems with well contamination.
Finding the Cause of Noisy Plumbing When You Open Faucets in Your Home
If your plumbing makes sounds like squeaking and banging when you open the faucet, this could be a problem with the pressure tank. Before you call for repairs though, it is a good idea to check plumbing vents on the roof to ensure they are not blocked, which can also be the cause of noisy plumbing. If the noise continues after you have checked to ensure all drain lines are clear, have a well system service check the pressure tank and do repairs to solve the problem.
The Causes of Low Pressure and Well Pumps Constantly Running When Plumbing Is Not Being Used
The low pressure of your plumbing may be due to problems with the pump, pressure tank or the pipes that carry water from the well to your home. If you are having trouble with water pressure, check the flow from the pump and the pressure tank to see if there is a problem. If the problem is due to a pinched or damaged waterline, the line will need to be replaced to restore water pressure to your household plumbing.
No Water Coming from The Well and Problems with Well Pumps That Need Repairs
Sometimes, the problem with your well may be that the water does not flow when you open the faucet. This is usually due to a problem with the pump, such as damaged wiring or faulty switches that need to be replaced. The pump itself may just be worn out due to years of use and need to be replaced.
Knowing how to troubleshoot problems with your well will allow you to quickly identify and have repairs done to keep clean water running in your home. If you are having problems with your well equipment, contact a water well systems repair service to fix the problem and get the water running in your home again.
Share23 October 2019
My name is Debbie Greenberg. I’m a single woman who owns her home, and like most homeowners I dread home repairs. I’m not very handy with do-it-yourself projects around the house. I can do a few minor repairs when necessary, but for the most part I have to call in a professional. Last year I had a leak in my roof. When it rained, water would leak into my kitchen. What appeared to be a simple fix turned out to be anything but simple. It took over four months to finally identify the problem, and double the money I was initially quoted to fix it. The problem ended up being that the flat part of my roof didn't have shingles, but a sheeting material. I learned a bit about home roofs along the way, and that is what I want to share with you.
