3 Ways To Stave Off Well Pump Replacement
Homeowners living in more secluded areas of a country (or regions where, for some reason, a piping system has never been installed) know just how important well pumps can be. While seen by some as old fashioned, this water distribution system is the only guarantee of potable water for people living in such conditions, and as such gains added importance to this demographic.
That is why keeping an eye on this type of hardware is also paramount. Being delicate, if sturdy, equipment, it tends to need a certain degree of attention; if left unchecked for long periods, the equipment is likely to develop problems, which may force homeowners into a well pump replacement earlier than necessary.
Fortunately, this kind of situation is relatively easy to avoid, provided a few simple measures are taken. The equipment may often seem like some form of unfathomable mythical beast, but the truth is, it is no harder to figure out than any other piece of equipment; homeowners simply have to know what to look for, and how. Below are three very simple measures that can help stave off the need for a well pump replacement.
Check Well Dimensions
The first of these measures should be put into place prior to purchase, and has to do with well dimensions. It is very important that homeowners are aware not only of the type of equipment that will best fit their water well, but also of its dimensions. This is because differently sized wells require equipment with different levels of horsepower; an underpowered or overpowered pump in a well it is not suited for will break much more easily than a well-adjusted piece of hardware of the right size and potency for the well it is working in. Ensuring it the correct dimensions – either when first buying it or after undertaking home improvement work - can easily put off the need for a well pump replacement for at least a good few years.
Ensure It’s The Right Type
As well as making sure it is of the right dimensions, homeowners should equally be careful to check that the type of equipment they are buying fits their need. This is because surface equipment can only go so deep; deeper wells will need a submersible pump in order to cope with water distribution. Once again, taking the time to ensure they buy the correct one could save homeowners the hassle of having to order a well pump replacement relatively early into its life.
Always Hire A Specialist
As mentioned above, this is delicate equipment, even if it lasts a long time under proper care. Furthermore, it is a relatively unknown quantity to the vast majority of the buying public. This is why you should always leave any repairs to a qualified specialist. ‘Going DIY’ in this department can result in disaster, due to the specific nature of the problems these devices face; a specialist, on the other hand, will be able to accurately pinpoint and solve the problem.
Thus, with three easy precautions, a homeowner can avoid a most costly and aggravating problem.
Sarah Saadoun works for HMS Plumbing, a family-owned business in Manassas, Northern Virginia. If you need a well pump replacement, Herve and his dedicated employees at HMS are proud to be serving the plumbing needs of Northern Virginia residents and businesses. For reliable Fairfax plumbers HMS Plumbing is your first choice.