If you have noticed that your property’s well water has been in short supply, you may have a problem with your well pump. From water running dry mid-shower to water violently spraying out of your faucet, a poorly working well pump can cause many frustrations for home and business owners who rely on a well as their main water source. Here are four common signs that will let you know if your well pump needs repair or replacement. 

1. Your Water Is Dirty

Discolored, gritty, or otherwise dirty water is a major cause for well pump concern. When a well pump is too large for a well, it can often sink into the soil and allow dirt and other sediment into the water supply. If you are experiencing noticeably dirty water, a professional can help reinforce or replace your well pump with a more efficient size.

2. Your Water Pressure Is Low

Low water pressure is a common sign that something may be wrong with your well pump. While low underground water volume can be a contributing factor to your lack of water pressure, a leak in your well’s pressure tank may also be the culprit. A large component of your water supply system, your pressure tank controls the force of your water flow. Pressure tank leaks can be repaired above ground, while underground well pump issues will require pipe cleaning to return your water pressure to a desirable rate. 

3. You Faucet Sprays Water 

Sometimes, your faucet will knock and spray water sporadically when it’s turned on. Such alarming water pressure behavior can be a sign of well pump failure. The reason for aggressive water spraying is commonly due to a pump-connected pipe leak that is allowing air into your water supply system. Again, your system’s pressure tank may also be responsible; however, a well pump professional will be able to inspect your system and accurately determine the cause and understand whether your pump needs to be repaired or replaced.  

4. Your Water Stops Running

Bathing, cleaning, and preparing meals aren’t possible without reliable water flow, which means a lack of running water can be a serious inconvenience to your daily operations. If there is no running water flowing from your faucets, something is clearly not working properly. There could be several reasons why your water flow has ceased; however, a well pump issue will probably be at the top of the list. To evaluate the status of your pump, you should rely on professional well experts who can inspect your pump and create a well rehabilitation plan to help repair and salvage it.  

At Domer’s, our well maintenance specialists can revitalize your existing well by:

• surveying and screening it with SONAR
• removing mineral and sediment buildup from the well bore
• re-lining the well bore with packed gravel
• patching and repairing holes in the well casing 

Professional Well Pump Repair

To ensure your well water is flowing smoothly, contact Domer’s Inc. Servicing the surrounding areas of Okeechobee, Florida since 1926, the professionals at Domer’s are experts at water well diagnosis and solutions. Should your pump require a quick repair or need a full replacement, we’ll figure out a maintenance plan that fits your needs and budget. For more information about our high-quality and reliable services, give us a call today at 863-763-3417.