Well Pump Repair & Service

Common signs of a well pump problem

• No water: This is the most obvious sign that something is terribly wrong. While sometimes it may be as simple as a circuit breaker turning off your pump, this can indicate that the pump is damaged and needs repair. In some cases, it could signify an issue with the well itself, like a low water table caused by a drought.

• Dirty water: If your water is muddy and clouded, there are two main possibilities. First, your water table could be too low, therefore your pump is pulling from shallow water with more silt and sand. Second, your pump could be failing to filter out the silt and dirt. If the second case is true, your pump will likely become more damaged as time goes on, since the silt and sand will hurt the inside of the pump.

• Sputtering water: When water sputters or spits out of the faucet as you turn it on, there is likely air in your system. Sometimes, this is due to a break in a pipe just past the pump, but often it indicates the pump itself is malfunctioning.