We’re acclimated to having water at our fingertips. Just start the faucet, or shower, or hose, and it comes forth. The mechanical magic barely registers. The water’s just always there.
So when something disrupts this reliability, the shock is undeniable and immediate. Diminished 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 Lannon house – kaput, out, dry, nothing coming from any faucet or spigot – in all likelihood you need a new well pump. This pump, often called a water pump, moves water from the ground into your water system’s pressure tank. It waits for use in a sink, shower or toilet.
Well pumps usually last 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 ties in 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 Lannon. Their skilled team will analyze your situation, and have your water restored 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. Checking power connections is always the first step undertaken by Kelly James Service.
If it is a well pump, though … then why? These pumps stop operating for different reasons. Age is inevitable. Water with high iron content will significantly lessen 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 Lannon house is a different scenario, albeit usually less serious. This condition appears in toilets filling slowly, or weak water output from faucets or showers. Sometimes water spits out irregularly, indicating air in the line.
The problem might be a plugged iron filter – again, for Lannon homes with high iron content in water.
Otherwise, the problem usually ties to the pressure tank. Low or fluctuating water pressure indicates the well pump is short-cycling. The tank can’t maintain adequate pressure, forcing the pump to relentlessly 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 solve itself, either. Ignoring the problem only makes it worse, as expensive machinery can be harmed 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 providing water solutions, their experts will get your water pouring again. It will be once again at your fingertips – exactly as you expect it to be. We are your proud Lannon well pump service professionals!