Fall is here, and that could mean an increased chance of an emergency with your water well. That’s the bad news. The good news is that King Water Wells is here to address your water well emergencies whenever you need it. We are going to list common problems below that require immediate assistance to avoid damaging your water well or danger to your family.
Air in the Water Well System
You cannot afford to have excess air in your water well system. This can affect the well’s performance and the quality of the water making its way into your home. Things that add air to the system are a crack in the water well tank, a broken offset line, issues with your water well, or cracks in your household plumbing pipes. All of these things need to be addressed as soon as possible.
A Reduction in Water Pressure
If your water pressure is not what it normally is, this is a sign that there is a problem in the water well system. You may have a clogged filtration system, clogged fixture screens, the water pump may be failing, or you may have a broken pipe. All of these things can make your water trickle out of the taps.
Too Much Water Pressure
If there is a problem with your water well pump, you may end up with water exploding out of the taps. Another thing that can cause your water pressure to surge is if you installed a pump that was not the right size for your water tank. You may also have a defective pressure switch or a failure in the pressure tank that is causing the surging water.
Water Pump Short-Cycling
If your water pump is short-cycling, it’s running more often than it should be. A faulty pressure switch can cause the water pump to turn on more frequently even though it doesn’t need to. This can also be caused by an imbalance of water in your water well or the water tank.
No Water Into the Home
If you turn on the tap and no water comes out, your water well pump has died. You won’t be able to get any water into the home until you replace the dead water well pump. The only other thing that will cause this problem is if the power has gone out and the well pump has no electricity.
Water That Stinks
Finally, you should not detect unpleasant odors in your water when it flows out of the tap. If you do, you may have bacteria growing in the water that is dangerous to you and your family. Sulfur can also build up in the water and this will make your water smell like rotten eggs.
Call King Water Wells in Rockford, MI, right away if you experience any of these problems.