Having access to clean water can be the difference between being able to brush your teeth or not or take a shower or not. Without clean water being pumped into your home, you might even have to purchase water in order to have enough to drink. If your home is dependent on well water, then your access to water is completely dependent on your water pump, so make sure to take good care of it. Here are some signs that your water pump might need to be repaired or replaced.
Losing Water Pressure
One of the most common issues with water pumps is losing water pressure. If your faucets are putting out low yields of water, or have been slowly decreasing over the past few months, then that’s most likely a sign that something’s wrong with the pump. There are some different causes that might be at the source of this: power issues, internal clogging, maybe even a low water table in the well. Whatever it’s indicating, low faucet pressure is one of the clearest signs of a faulty water pump.
Spitting Faucets
Sometimes, when you turn on a faucet, it sprays out air with the water, or stutters, spraying water intermittently. This is most likely a sign of a leaking pressure tank bladder, and will require professional repairs.
Tank is Making Lots of Noise
Another clear indicator that something is wrong is when there is a lot of noises coming from the water pump. This will most often manifest as a loud clicking. This means that something internal is preventing the pump from working properly, and it is attempting to start itself over and over. The well pump will start and stop frequently, and this will put strain on the pump’s motor. Overall, the whole process is very bad for a pump’s longevity, so if you hear unusual noises coming from the pump, get it checked immediately.
High Electric Bills
It’s possible that the pump won’t have any immediately apparent signs, but still have something wrong with it. If that’s the case, you’ll usually see high electric bills. The pump will be working overtime to keep the pressure up, and this will end up costing more in energy use. If the bill for energy is getting more and more expensive, it might well be an issue with the water pump.
Water pump maintenance will require the experienced and steady eye of established professionals. If you need help with your water pump in Truro, NS, try giving Pettis Plumbing a call.
