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Q&A on well pump problems, set #5

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This article series describes how to diagnose and repair all types of well water pump problems and includes questions and answers from and to homeowners who lost well water pressure.

We outline how to diagnose and fix bad water pressure (and link to articles in greater depth). We describe tracing a water pressure problem to the pump pressure control switch or to a bad water pressure tank (and what to do about it).

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Questions & Answers about Repairing Water Pumps

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These questions & answers about diagnosing and fixing problems with well pumps or water pumps were posted originally at WATER PUMP REPAIR GUIDE - to fix your pump you should start there OR see these more-concise pump diagnosis tables:

On 2018-10-03 1 by (mod) diagnoing poor water flow and long pump on cycles

Janet

I suspect the problem is a very low yield well - a well with a poor flow rate; but the problem could also be a damaged pump impeller.

Step through the diagnostics at WATER PRESSURE TABLE 2: PUMP RUNS, WEAK or NO WATER PRESSURE to figure what's wrong.

On 2018-10-03 1 by Janet

The water pressure is very low and the pump is on way too much

On 2018-09-24 by (mod) - why did my pump control stop?

I'm sorry but I I don't know I don't have any diagnostic information. Start by checking that power is being

On 2018-09-24 by Matsobane

My control box just stopped working, what seems to be the problem?

On 2018-09-17 by (mod) - pump is going on and off

Danny

it sounds as if your pump is short cycling on and off.

I would start with the diagnostics for short cycling well pumps found in the diagnostic table on this page WATER PUMP SHORT CYCLING - home

also see

WATER PRESSURE PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS TABLE

On 2018-09-16 by Danny young

Pressure is calling for water... pump is going on off on off what's wrong??

On 2018-08-22 by John Detroit

I have a newly drilled 200' well with a 130' down water table. It has a 2hp start rite deep well pump, my problem is that if I use 3 gallons of water the pump takes over 10 minutes to recover.

I have a water jet pump operating for 5 plus years - then the switch started "jumping" upon start up. replaced switch and cleaned 1/4" pressure hose. turned pump on and switch still "jumps" upon start-up

- only sometimes (about 50%) if the pump has been sitting a while or a large volume of water is required it seems to trip.

if a low volume of water is being used it will sometimes start normal or "jump" about 5 to 6 times and continue to run. its not the pressure tank or bladder - new switch (with safety cut off). any suggestions - thanks

On 2018-07-31 23:13:45.074152 by (mod) -

Anon

TURN IT OFF immediately.

I can't know for sure what's wrong from so little information but when a pump makes a stuttering noise or shudders, or does anything else very unusual the problem could be coming from a variety of sources: a failing motor, no water in the well, electrical wiring or control problems.

By turning off the pump you might avoid worse damage to the pump or its controls and you will be safer by avoiding a possible fire.

On 2018-07-31 22:48:09.589781 by Anonymous

Nothing happens when we start pomp or sometimes it makes just a suffering noise!

On 2018-07-31 22:45:53.859601 by fari

Our pomp dose not work!

On 2018-07-13 12:32:06.302284 by (mod) -

Mohsin

from just your text when can I guess what's happening with your pump.

However it might help you to know that sometimes a Noisy water pump will get quiet when air has been purged from the pumping chamber. So if your pump is delivering water normally it may be fine.

On 2018-07-13 04:00:45.678467 by Mohsin

Sir I have to know that our water pump suddenly stopped sounding and now just producing a very little noise.What are the reasons behind this and it's cure...

On 2018-07-01 18:04:44.784810 by (mod) -

If the pressure tank is waterlogged - the pump would cycle on and off rapidly when water is being used - then yes a torn or leaky bladder could be the culprit.

A problem with the pressure tank itself won't explain total loss of water pressure. But yes if the tank is water-logged then it's as if there were no pressure tank on the system and you'll only have water flow when the pump is running.


On 2018-07-01 07:36:15.078576 by Anonymous

A plumber friend of mine said it might be a hole in the bladder of the pressure tank would this be anyting

On 2018-07-01 07:33:42.656378 by Anonymous

Don't have no water pressure until the pump kicks in what could be the problem

On 2018-06-29 15:00:01.370568 by Lee Penalver

Replaced bladder tank and pressure switch pump runs insufficient water tank didn't fill do not have any water in house HELP

On 2018-06-27 17:56:52.525261 by (mod) -

in the ARTICLE INDEX found just above you will want to read our articles on Water pump short cycling, often caused by a waterlogged pressure tank.

On 2018-06-27 17:25:28.663986 by John Pedraza

I have an issue when my filtration system purges nightly. My water pump starts out normally, and then starts quickly shutting off and on until it eventually overheats and shuts itself off. I know it will eventually burn out the motor, but seeing as this is the rainy season, I don't think the well is going dry.. Any ideas?

On 2018-06-15 by (mod) - borehole fills a Jojo tank for irrigation

JoJo brand plastic water tanks - at InspectApedia.com

Nicolene

If you hear water filling the pipes but no water entering the water storage tank I suspect either a blockage at the tank entry or a pump that has a damaged impeller and is unable to lift water to the tank, or a well that's about out of water.

For other readers, a Jojo tank is a plastic water storage tank sold in South Africa. Contact JoJo tanks at https://www.jojotanks.co.za/

On 2018-06-13 15:15:56.751138 by Nicolene

Our borehole fills a Jojo tank from where we use the water for irrigation.

When we use water the Jojo is not filling (waterlevel sensor in Jojo switches borehole on automatically). Borehole switches on and we can hear water filling the pipes to the Jojo, but nothing flowing into the Jojo.

Couldnt find a blockage in the pipes, green light on at borehole with no error messages. What can be the cause?

On 2018-06-05 11:38:49.815322 by (mod) -

Darren

the causes and cures for ear discharge from faucets is explained at this article

https://inspectapedia.com/water/Air_Discharge_at_Faucet.php

Found by searching this website for the phrase are discharged from faucets.

please check out that article and let me know what questions remain

On 2018-06-05 06:03:40.393583 by Darren

Water getting spat out from taps like there are air bubbles in the lines...i don't know the cause or remedy

On 2018-05-27 21:51:01.878791 by (mod) -

Susan

Advice for diagnosing diminished well water pressure:

There are several possible causes of poor water pressure that used to be good.
Just a few examples: The well flow rate could have diminished, or pipes could be clogged, or the pump impeller could be damaged.

Since I can't diagnose your particular well from just an e-text, I recommend reading
the section titled "Quick Guide to Diagnosing Poor Well Water or Pump Water Pressure or Flow"


found in WATER PRESSURE LOSS DIAGNOSIS & REPAIR https://inspectapedia.com/water/Poor_Water_Pressure_Diagnosis.php

On 2018-05-27 20:31:46.642587 by Susan

We live in the country and have our own well. Over the past few days we noticed we cannot get water inside the house if the hose is running outside. Same goes the other way. If I am doing wash, then you cannot get water outside. Any ideas of what may be causing this problem?

On 2018-05-25 16:48:47.543864 by (mod) -

Amjad,

Your electrician or other trained repair person will check for

shorted electrical wires or control switch

seized pump motor

or pump impeller, drawing high current

Leave the system off as it may be unsafe.

On 2018-05-25 06:02:06.772713 by Amjad

I have mesile water motor JD.75 when i start after 3mint fuse in control box trip

On 2018-05-24 23:22:47.508217 by (mod) -

Check the flow rate of the well and check the pump motor for overheating. Also check your pressure tank and pressure control switch settings.

On 2018-05-24 15:18:53.948247 by Jacqui

My pump works for 3 mins then dies what should I do

On 2018-05-07 23:37:31.976458 by (mod) -

Mike that sounds like a failing motor but check first for a bad start/run capacitor

On 2018-05-05 11:35:14.527933 by Mike

I have a pump suppling water domestic water . Recently it has been failing. You then need to press the reset button. It works for several times before failing again. Cheers


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