Well Pump And Pressure Tank Troubleshooting

How to know your pressure tank has a problem.

Well pump and pressure tank troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting your well water problems is best started with the pressure switch. Once a faucet or fixture is used the pressure in the tank drops. Then check the well s double pole circuit breaker to see that it hasn t tripped. A breaker that keeps tripping likely means a problem with the well pump and you ll need to call a pro for that.

The rubber bladder in the pressure tank could be ruptured or empty of air if the pump is erratic in operation. They usually run on a 30 50 psi cycle or a 40 60 psi cycle. If it has reset it. Check the air pressure in the tank by using a tire pressure gauge on the air valve on the pressure tank.

If the pump comes on in short and frequent operation the rubber bladder may be the cause. Relieve pressure in pipes by opening hose bib or faucet. As a result the pump turns on to replenish the well water supply and pressurize the air inside. But usually the culprits are water based.

Turn off power to well pump. When water in the home is being used and the tank s pressure water supply reaches the low setting the tank has become empty. How a well pump pressure switch works in order to troubleshoot issues with your pressure switch it s helpful to understand how a well pump pressure switch works. Basically your pressure switch tells your well pump which delivers water to your home when to turn on and off.

Add air to pressure tank until air pressure is 2 psi less than the cut in or lower pressure on your pressure switch. Turn on well pump. As with anything in your home that has power running through it you should turn off the breaker in your electrical box to the pressure tank and well pump before working on it. As water fills the tank the air is compressed and when it reaches a certain preset level the well pump shuts off.

This can happen when the pump malfunctions the water is low and or the pressure switch mounted on the storage tank needs adjustment or replacement. Start by checking that the well switch located near your pressure tank hasn t been switched off. Remove all power to the pump motor and drain the water from the system. Poor tasting or smelling water.