Signs Your Water Well Needs Service

Many homes in Grand County area rely on private wells to supply water for drinking, bathing, cooking, and other uses. An electric pump is used to bring the water from the ground and store several gallons of water in a pressure tank, or well water tank. If the tank loses pressure, it can cause the pump to cycle on and off more frequently. This can lead the pump to fail prematurely, requiring a costly replacement.

Here are the symptoms of a well water tank that is malfuctioning:

• The tank’s pressure gauge indicates low pressure
• The pump cycles on and off frequently
• The pump is running continually
• You are experiencing lower water pressure, especially at fixtures further away from the tank
• Water pressure fluctuated when the pump cycles on and off
• The pump runs less than 30 seconds to pressurize the tank
• You can see water leaks at the pressure tank
• There is visible corrosion on the exterior of the tank
• You notice air in plumbing system when faucets are used

Any of the above symptom may indicate that the well water tank is leaking or its bladder has failed. To prevent damage to the well pump, it's important to have the tank inspected as soon as possible. If leaks are detected the tank should be replaced. Call Grand Lake Plumbing and Sweet Water Pump. Our professional plumbers will inspect the well, diagnose any problems and recommend repairs if needed

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