does anyone know what could be wrong or who I could call to look at it?
2006-12-02 23:39:43 · 11 answers · asked by emily o 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Along with checking for power (both at the breaker panel and at the well head), check that the pipes are not damaged or frozen and that a valve isn't mistakenly shut off.
The two most frequent causes of 'no water from the well' are:
A bad pump. in which case you should contact a well service company.
A second possibility is that the aquifer that you draw water from has receded. Aquifers can rise and fall depending on the source of the aquifer and the usage of the aquifer. In areas that are having a dry spell the aquifer often falls because it isn't being 're-filled'. It may be that your well pump needs to be lowered a few feet to become submerged again. You'll still need to contact a well service company.
I say 'well service company' because you probably don't need a new well drilled, and plumbers have varying degrees of experience with well pumps. Whomever you call, explain the problem and ask them if they are familiar with well pumps and if they're capable of diagnosing and fixing this problem.
2006-12-03 01:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by greebyc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be many causes, it depends what type of well and what type of pump you have. If you don't know much about how your system works you should call for repair. Here in the US most plumbers don't work on wells or pumps. You need to call a well driving company, they work on pump repair or replacement. Look in the phone book under Water Wells.
2006-12-03 00:18:37 · answer #2 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your breaker first , if it has tripped and trips again once you reset it , you need a professional , do you know what the pressure switch is? You can remove the cover and look to see if things look normal there. If you see any signs of melted or burnt parts this means your pressure switch is bad . Do not touch anything in the switch till you turn off the electric to it. The switch isn't real hard to replace. a three quarter inch wrench and a screwdriver , and pliers is all you need. The pressure switch can be purchased at almost any hardware or home improvement store.
2006-12-03 00:11:16 · answer #3 · answered by clintanjunior 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, check your breaker box. You might have popped a breaker. Meaning it may be getting no electricity. Doubtful, but maybe.
Next, you need to call a plumber. Is your water pump submersable--down in your well? It has probably gone bad. If it has, it will need pulled up and buy a new one to replace it.
This won't be cheap. Sorry. Good Luck. Has happened to me.
2006-12-02 23:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the circuit breaker for your well pump. It may have tripped.
If thats not the problem then you will need to have someone find the problem.
Hate to see you have to call a plumber on Sunday. $$$$$
Maybee check with a neighbor, who also has a well, for some advice
2006-12-03 00:00:08 · answer #5 · answered by bob j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you either have aklog from hitting the bottom or you have a brocken pump or you have just rann dry call pisson control or water treatment plant or city water
2006-12-06 21:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have no water coming in your pump most likely died. call a Well drilling company that does pump installation. Most of them will fix you up every day without additonal sunday charge.
2006-12-03 03:46:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the pump stopped or a clog. get a plumber.
2006-12-03 06:57:14 · answer #8 · answered by mason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the electrical components that turn the pump on. When the are working you will have to have the pump pulled
2006-12-06 14:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by barry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
will probably need to call a plumber . sounds like a pump problem
2006-12-02 23:56:34 · answer #10 · answered by paulbadluck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋