Well Pump Services in Carbon, Lehigh & Northampton Counties

How Do Well Pumps Work?

Before installing a well water system, it’s important to know how it all works. While city water comes from a private reservoir, most well water is pumped out from the ground using mainly one of two pump types:

Jet pumps: Best for wells that go no deeper than 25 feet and are mounted above ground. These pumps use suction to draw water from the well and through a pipe to provide water pressure for the home.

Submersible pumps: Best for wells deeper than 25 feet in the ground, as they need to be fully submerged in water to operate properly. They’re placed in the well casing and use an above-ground power source.

After the water is brought up from the ground and into your home, a pressure tank distributes it throughout your home’s plumbing system. It also acts as a storage tank, storing up to 200 gallons of water.

With this level of control over your home’s water supply comes the importance of regular maintenance to ensure your water remains safe and clean to drink and use.

Signs You Need To Repair Your Well Pump

With any plumbing system, issues are bound to arise at some point, and a well water system is no different. That said, it’s important to know what to look for when maintaining good water quality in your well.

Some of the most common signs you may need a well water system or well pump repair include:

• No access to water: Not having any water is the number one problem of any plumbing system, including well water systems. This could be due to a pipe leak, a faulty circuit breaker, or an issue with your pressure tank. Our experts can find the cause and fix it in no time.
• Low water pressure: Almost as bad as having no water at all, low water pressure indicates that your well pump is failing. This can also happen if you install additional appliances that rely on your well water system, like a new bathroom, dishwasher, or larger water heater.
• Unusually loud noises: Your well water system should never make excessively loud noises when providing your home with water. If you hear loud sounds from your well, your pump system may be damaged and need repairs or replacement.
• Inconsistent flow of water: A cross between low water pressure and no water, you may notice your faucets give out spurts of water and air, making a sort of “spitting” sound. This could be due to a crack in your pipe, or your well running dry.
• Dirty, foul-smelling well water: Another huge problem with any plumbing system is contaminated, unusable water. This happens when your pump is too large for your well or placed too far down — an easy fix for our experts.

Do you have plumbing problems with your well water system? Contact us online or call 610-840-6506 to schedule a service in Carbon, Lehigh, or Northampton counties.

Top-Rated Plumbers for Well Pump Services in Carbon, Lehigh & Northampton Counties

When you work with our well pump professionals at Andreas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, we treat your plumbing needs with the utmost care. As a family-owned and -operated business for over four generations, we pride ourselves on honesty, integrity, and hard work, ensuring every service we provide is of the highest quality.

Let our family serve your family with only the best in well water system plumbing services this side of Carbon County.

Count on Team Andreas for:

• 24/7 emergency repairs
• Family-owned and -operated values
• Honest pricing with no surprises
• Financing options
• And more

Schedule a well water system service in Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton counties with Andreas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning for reliable access to clean drinking water.

Call 610-840-6506 today or contact us online.