We’re acclimated to having water at the ready. Just start the faucet, or shower, or hose, and it pours out. The mechanical part barely evokes thought. The water’s just reliably there.
So when something disrupts this reliability, the shock is undeniable and instantaneous. Reduced water pressure in the house? Worse yet, suddenly no water in the house? Yikes. Time to panic.
Maybe yes … or no.
If you have no water pressure in your Genesee Depot home – kaput, out, dry, nothing coming out of any faucet or spigot – in all likelihood you need a new well pump. This pump, regularly called a water pump, moves water from the ground into your water system’s pressure tank. It waits for use in a sink, shower or toilet.
Well pumps on average last 15 to 20 years. Their lifespan can be shorter or longer, based on the water being circulated and how they’re used. Their longevity often connects with condition of the pressure tank, as well – replacement of both simultaneously 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 Genesee Depot. Their experienced professionals will diagnose your situation, and have your water running again within hours.
A well pump isn’t always the culprit of no water in the house. Occasionally an underground electrical wire breaks – a very repairable issue. Diagnosing power connections is always the first step taken by Kelly James Service.
If the problem is a well pump, though … then why? These pumps stop operating for different reasons. Age is inevitable. Water with high iron content will significantly lessen pump life.
So will running water for hours at a time, such as filling a pool or watering grass. These pursuits can lower the underground water table which, if it plummets too far, can cause the water-cooled pump to overheat.
Minimal water pressure in a Genesee Depot house is a different issue, 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 could be a plugged iron filter – again, for Genesee Depot homes with high iron content in water.
Otherwise, the problem usually ties to the pressure tank. Reduced or fluctuating water pressure means the well pump is short-cycling. The tank can’t sustain adequate 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 go away, either. Ignoring the problem only makes it worse, as costly equipment can be damaged or stop working altogether.
The proactive decision – whether you have minimal 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 pouring again. It will be once again at your fingertips – precisely as you expect it to be. We are your proud Genesee Depot well pump service professionals!