We’re used to having water at the ready. Just turn on the faucet, or shower, or hose, and it pours out. The mechanical part barely registers. The water’s just reliably there.
So when something disrupts this reliability, the shock is significant and urgent. Low water pressure in the house? Worse yet, unexpectedly no water in the house? Yikes. Time to panic.
Maybe yes … or no.
If you have no water pressure in your Vernon home – kaput, out, dry, nothing coming from any faucet or spigot – in all likelihood you require a new well pump. This pump, frequently called a water pump, pushes water from the ground into your water system’s pressure tank. It waits for use in a sink, shower or toilet.
Well pumps typically last 15 to 20 years. Their lifespan can be shorter or longer, depending on the water being circulated and how they’re used. Their well-being often connects with condition of the pressure tank, as well – replacement of both at the same time is a regular occurrence.
What is the reason for no water pressure in the house? The first step is to call Kelly James Service, the well pump and water solutions provider in Vernon. Their skilled team will diagnose your scenario, and have your water running again within hours.
A well pump isn’t always the source of no water in the house. Every now and then an underground electrical wire breaks – a very fixable issue. Testing power connections is always the initial step undertaken by Kelly James Service.
If the problem is a well pump, though … then why? These pumps quit working for many reasons. Age is unavoidable. Water with high iron content will significantly reduce pump life.
So will running water for hours at a time, such as filling a pool or watering grass. These activities can lower the underground water table which, if it plummets too far, can cause the water-cooled pump to overheat.
Low water pressure in a Vernon home is a different situation, albeit usually less serious. This condition shows up in toilets filling slowly, or weak water flows from faucets or showers. Sometimes water spits out irregularly, indicating air in the line.
The problem might be a clogged iron filter – again, for Vernon homes with high iron content in water.
Otherwise, the problem usually links to the pressure tank. Reduced or fluctuating water pressure means the well pump is short-cycling. The tank can’t sustain required pressure, forcing the pump to relentlessly turn on and off. Obviously, this takes a toll on the pump’s health.
Frankly, reduced water pressure in a home is a headache. It’s a problem that doesn’t just fix itself, either. Ignoring the situation only makes it worse, as pricey infrastructure can be damaged or break down entirely.
The proactive measure – whether you have reduced water pressure in a house, or none at all – is to call Kelly James Service. With more than three decades’ experience of providing water solutions, their team will get your water flowing again. It will be right back at your fingertips – precisely as you expect it to be. We are your proud Vernon well pump service professionals!