We’re used to having water always available. Just turn on the faucet, or shower, or hose, and it comes forth. The mechanical magic barely evokes thought. The water’s just always there.
So when something interrupts this reliability, the shock is profound and immediate. Reduced water pressure in the house? Worse yet, suddenly no water in the house? Yikes. Time to worry.
Maybe yes … or no.
If you have no water pressure in your Victory Center house – kaput, out, dry, nothing coming out of any faucet or spigot – chances are you need a new well pump. This pump, often called a water pump, drives water from the ground into your water system’s pressure tank. It awaits use in a sink, shower or toilet.
Well pumps on average last 15 to 20 years. Their lives can be shorter or longer, depending on the water being pumped 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 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 Victory Center. Their skilled team will troubleshoot your scenario, and have your water restored within hours.
A well pump isn’t always the source of no water in the house. Periodically an underground electrical wire breaks – a very repairable issue. Testing power connections is always the initial step taken by Kelly James Service.
If it is a well pump, though … then why? These pumps stop operating for myriad reasons. Age is inevitable. Water with high iron content will significantly shorten 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 goes down too far, can cause the water-cooled pump to overheat.
Low water pressure in a Victory Center home is a different scenario, 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 could be a clogged iron filter – again, for Victory Center homes with high iron content in water.
Otherwise, the problem usually ties to the pressure tank. Minimal or fluctuating water pressure means the well pump is short-cycling. The tank can’t maintain adequate pressure, forcing the pump to consistently turn on and off. Obviously, this takes a toll on the pump’s well-being.
Frankly, minimal water pressure in a home is a headache. It’s a problem that doesn’t just disappear, either. Ignoring the issue only makes it worse, as pricey equipment can be harmed or quit working altogether.
The proactive decision – whether you have reduced water pressure in a house, or none at all – is to contact Kelly James Service. With more than three decades’ experience of providing water solutions, their professionals will get your water pouring again. It will be right back at your fingertips – precisely as you expect it to be. We are your proud Victory Center well pump service professionals!