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How long does a well pump last? Private water well owners ask us this question often. And it’s an important question – the moment the pump stops working is the moment you no longer have a water supply. The simple answer is 8-10 years, but they can last much longer with the proper care and maintenance. It is essential to know which signs suggest your pump isn’t working correctly, the best practices for maintenance, as well as when to repair/replace it.   MAINTENANCE The answer to “How long does a well pump last” can have a much better answer if you maintain it properly. As the owner of a water well, you should know how to do a few simple maintenance tasks and call for professional inspections periodically. For example, you should regularly clean the cooling fan of the pump. Debris can get caught in the fan which makes it have […]

With temperatures starting to get cooler the possibility of your pipes freezing goes up. No one wants to deal with frozen pipes but there are thing you can do to prevent your pipes from freezing!   How to prevent pipes from freezing Your pipes can freeze when temperatures outside get below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. You can help keep your pipes from freezing in many different ways. Open your cabinets Open your kitchen or bathroom cabinets to get warm air circulating around those pipes. This warm air can help prevent your pipes from freezing and bursting. If you are expecting a particularly cold night it’s a good idea to open up the cabinets before you go to bed and leave them open overnight. Let your faucets drip Moving water is harder to freeze than water that is sitting still. By allowing your water to run just a little bit, it can […]

Are you noticing sand or dirt in your water supply? This might mean your water well casing has been compromised and your well needs to be redone.   What is a well casing? A well casing is a steel pipe that is used to support your well as well as seal it from dirt and sand. A typical well casing is between 4″-6″ depending on the depth of the well.   What causes a well casing to leak? Leaks can be cause by corrosion, pressure from rocks or other outside objects, splits at the casing seam, lightning strikes or construction blasting nearby.   How do I know if my water well casing is leaking? There are several things you can look out for like the appearance of sand or dirt in your water supply, reduced water flow or bacteria appearing in your well water. This is also why it’s important […]

How do I know if my well pump needs replacing? There are several different signs that your well pump might need repair or replacing. Here are some common reasons you might need to have your well pump looked at: No water is coming out of your faucet Your faucet is making a spitting sound Your water smells weird Your water pressure is bad Your water is dirty You have a higher than normal water bill These are just a few of the problems that you might run into with your water well pump. For a more in depth list of problems and possible solutions be sure to check out our blog here.   Who do I call to replace a well pump in Burlington, NC? Us! At AAA Well & Pump we offer water well pump repair services as well as water well pump replacement. We can come out and […]