Is your water acting up? Recognizing the early warning signs of a failing well pump can save you from a total outage and costly emergency repairs.
1. Low Water Pressure
If your shower feels weak or your faucets are trickling, your pump may be struggling to pull water from the ground. This often indicates a failing motor or a leak in the pressure tank.
2. Constant “Short Cycling”
Does your pump turn on and off rapidly? This “short cycling” puts massive strain on the electrical components and is a major red flag that your control box or pressure tank needs professional attention.
3. Sputtering Faucets
If air bubbles or “spitting” occurs when you turn on the tap, there may be a crack in the drop pipe or the pump may be sitting too high in the water table.
4. Dirty or Discolored Water
Noticeable sediment or a change in clarity can mean your pump is pulling in silt or the internal seals have broken. This can quickly damage your filtration system if left unaddressed.
5. Unusually High Electric Bills
A failing pump has to work twice as hard to maintain pressure. If you see a sudden spike in your utility bill, your well pump might be running constantly just to keep up.
Don’t Wait for a Total Outage If you notice any of these signs, WaterBoys is here to help. With 30 years of experience, we provide fast diagnostics and honest repairs to keep your water flowing.
Don’t wait for your water to stop. Call WaterBoys at [(352) 977-WELL for a professional diagnostic and honest repair before a small issue becomes a total outage.