We’re acclimated to having water always available. Just turn on the faucet, or shower, or hose, and it pours out. The mechanical part barely evokes thought. The water’s just dependably there.
So when something disrupts this continuity, the shock is significant and immediate. Diminished water pressure in the home? Worse yet, unexpectedly no water in the house? Yikes. Time to freak out.
Maybe yes … or no.
If you have no water pressure in your Lomira house – kaput, out, dry, nothing coming from any faucet or spigot – very likely you require a new well pump. This pump, regularly called a water pump, pushes water from the ground into your water system’s pressure tank. It awaits use in a sink, shower or toilet.
Well pumps on average work for 15 to 20 years. Their lifespan can be shorter or longer, depending on the water being pumped and how they’re used. Their well-being 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 Lomira. Their experienced team will analyze your situation, and have your water running again within hours.
A well pump isn’t always the source of no water in the house. Sometimes an underground electrical wire breaks – a very fixable issue. Testing 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 unavoidable. Water with high iron content will significantly shorten pump life.
So will running water for hours in a row, such as filling a pool or watering grass. These activities can lower the underground water table which, if it drops too far, can cause the water-cooled pump to overheat.
Reduced water pressure in a Lomira house is a different problem, albeit usually less serious. This condition shows up in toilets filling slowly, or weak water volume from faucets or showers. Sometimes water spits out irregularly, indicating air in the line.
The problem might be a clogged iron filter – again, for Lomira homes with high iron content in water.
Otherwise, the problem usually connects to the pressure tank. Minimal or fluctuating water pressure means the well pump is short-cycling. The tank can’t maintain enough pressure, forcing the pump to constantly turn on and off. Obviously, this takes a toll on the pump’s well-being.
Frankly, low water pressure in a home is a headache. It’s a problem that doesn’t just disappear, either. Ignoring the problem only makes it worse, as pricey equipment can be damaged or break down entirely.
The proactive decision – 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 finding water solutions, their team will get your water flowing again. It will be once again at your fingertips – precisely as you expect it to be. We are your proud Lomira well pump service professionals!