We’re acclimated to having water instantly available. Just start the faucet, or shower, or hose, and it pours forth. The mechanical magic barely registers. The water’s just dependably there.
So when something disrupts this stability, the shock is unmistakable and instantaneous. Minimal water pressure in the house? Worse yet, unexpectedly no water in the home? Yikes. Time to worry.
Maybe yes … or no.
If you have no water pressure in your Concord home – kaput, out, dry, nothing coming from any faucet or spigot – probably 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 longevity often is linked with condition of the pressure tank, as well – replacement of both at the same time is not uncommon.
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 Concord. Their experienced team 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. 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 various reasons. Age is inevitable. 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 pursuits can lower the underground water table which, if it plummets too far, can cause the water-cooled pump to overheat.
Reduced water pressure in a Concord house is a different scenario, albeit usually less serious. This condition shows up in toilets filling slowly, or weak water output from faucets or showers. Sometimes water spits out irregularly, indicating air in the line.
The problem could be a plugged iron filter – again, for Concord homes with high iron content in water.
Otherwise, the problem usually connects to the pressure tank. Minimal or fluctuating water pressure indicates the well pump is short-cycling. The tank can’t maintain required pressure, forcing the pump to constantly turn on and off. Obviously, this takes a toll on the pump’s well-being.
Frankly, reduced water pressure in a home is a headache. It’s a problem that doesn’t just fix itself, either. Ignoring the issue only makes it worse, as expensive mechanicals can be harmed or stop working altogether.
The proactive decision – whether you have reduced water pressure in a house, or none at all – is to reach out to Kelly James Service. With more than three decades’ experience of finding water solutions, their team will get your water pouring again. It will be right back at your fingertips – exactly as you expect it to be. We are your proud Concord well pump service professionals!