For a home that uses a water well, the pump for the system can be a critical piece of equipment. Without a working pump, your home may suffer a complete loss of water. Depending on the age and type of pump that your well is using, there are several problems that may arise with it that will require a water well pump repair contractor to address.

Damage To The Control Panel

Your water well pump utilizes a control panel to be able to cycle the pump when the storage tank drops below a certain level. Unfortunately, the control panel can be damaged by powerful electrical surges. These surges can melt the wiring, damage the electronics, or cause other issues that may prevent the control panel from being able to effectively manage the operations of the well pump. Unfortunately, damage from powerful electrical surges may lead to the entire control panel needing to be replaced. This can be a complicated repair due to the wiring that it will involve, but a professional may only need an hour or two in order to remove the damaged panel and install the new one.

An Overheating Pump

A pump is a mechanical system that will generate extremely large amounts of heat. This can lead to the pump suffering significant damage if the heat is not allowed to vent away from the system. Luckily, modern pumping systems are designed to allow the heat that is being generated to dissipate. Based on where these vents are located, it can be possible for them to become obstructed. If this were to occur, the temperature of the pump could rapidly exceed its maximum limit, which will cause the system to shut off until it cools. This can lead to your home's water capacity being significantly reduced, and you may notice the noises of your pump frequently cycling on and off.

A Clogged Pump Intake

If the underground water source that your home is using is fairly high in sediment content, it can lead to the pump's intake becoming clogged. This will significantly restrict the flow of water into the system. In addition to directly reducing the amount of water that is available to the home's occupants, this can also put enough strain on the pump to cause it to suffer a major mechanical failure. Luckily, it can be possible for a repair provider to remove these sediment clogs so that the pump's intake can be restored. Additionally, they may be able to provide a layer of gravel around the pump in order to reduce the amount of free-floating sediments that the pump pulls into it.

Contact a local well pump repair technician to learn more.