You may need a new well pump or motor if your taps or sprinklers spit air, the water comes out dirty, or the pump keeps cycling on and off. Here is what each sign means and when repair is no longer enough. Here are three of the top signs that you may need pump & motor replacement for your well.
- Spitting air. When you turn on your faucets, you expect water to pour out. If you’re noticing air spitting out with your water, there’s a problem. This issue is caused by your pump slowing down and struggling to pull up water from the well, resulting in less water being dispersed. Obviously, pulled air isn’t going to help you wash your hands, shower, and do anything else you need water for, so you’ll want to look into pump & motor replacement sooner rather than later if this problem is present in your home.
- Dirty water. Damaged pumps and motors often make themselves known through dispensing dirty water. Look for any signs of contaminants in your water as well as any discoloration. Drinking and washing in dirty water is a health hazard and not something you should ignore. Call in a well specialist right away if the water you’re getting is dirty.
- Constant cycling. This refers to your pump cycling over and over again as the result of overworking due to other problems, such as issues with the expansion tank. The strain put on your pump when this occurs wears the pump down significantly. This isn’t a problem you can ignore, as it could worsen and cause problems for other components in your well.
Everyone deserves access to a clean and reliable water source. Call us here at Genesis Sprinklers and Water Management, LLC, if you need a pump & motor replacement to maintain your water access.
