We’re acclimated to having water readily available. Just start the faucet, or shower, or hose, and it comes out. The mechanical magic barely registers. The water’s just always there.
So when something disrupts this continuity, the shock is profound and immediate. Decreased 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 house – kaput, out, dry, nothing coming from any faucet or spigot – probably you need a new well pump. This pump, occasionally called a water pump, drives water from the ground into your water system’s pressure tank. It waits for use in a sink, shower or toilet.
Well pumps typically operate for 15 to 20 years. Their duration can be shorter or longer, depending on the water being pumped and how they’re used. Their health often connects with condition of the pressure tank, as well – replacement of both at the same time is not uncommon.
What is the cause of 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 knowledgeable team will troubleshoot your situation, and have your water running again within hours.
A well pump isn’t always the reason behind no water in the house. Sometimes an underground electrical wire breaks – a very repairable issue. Testing power connections is always the first step taken by Kelly James Service.
If it is a well pump, though … then why? These pumps wear out for various reasons. Age is inevitable. Water with high iron content will significantly reduce pump life.
So will running water for hours on end, 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.
Low water pressure in a Concord house is a different situation, albeit usually less serious. This condition manifests itself 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 Concord homes with high iron content in water.
Otherwise, the problem usually links 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 consistently turn on and off. Obviously, this takes a toll on the pump’s health.
Frankly, low 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 expensive equipment can be harmed or stop working altogether.
The proactive measure – 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 providing 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 Concord well pump service professionals!