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What is a well? A well is a hole drilled in the ground in order to access water. It uses a pump and pipes to pull the water into your house. The well also screens out dirt/sand and other unwanted particles that could clog your pipes.    TYPES OF WELLS There are two basic types of wells that you see, including: Shallow wells: These are normally bored wells and are less than 100 feet deep. Deep wells: These wells are normally 250 feet deep on average and sometimes have to go through rock to get to water.   Well Construction  The first step in constructing a well is to find the right location for it. You will need to look at the size of the area, the proximity to property lines, and the proximity to things that could contaminate the water in the well. Next comes the actual drilling of […]

4 Common Water Well Repairs Maintaining your well is important so that you can have safe drinking water for your family and home. Sometimes though, things break or wear out and need to be repaired or replaced. There are several different parts of your water well that could need replacing or repairing. We are going to share the most common water well repairs.   1 . Pump The most common repair for water wells is the pump. Over time pumps can wear out or break. You may notice a drop in water pressure which could mean your pump isn’t working properly. Your pump could just need replacing or your could need a bigger pump. The size of the pump depends on the amount of water the house is using, whether that be in appliances, bathrooms or outdoors. If you have added more water usage to your home then you may just […]

Plumbing Services Greensboro, NC Here at AAA Well & Pump Service, LLC., we are the #1 business for all of your water well and plumbing service needs! Whether you have a leaky faucet or your well pump system isn’t working properly, our team of professionals has you covered. We only use the highest-quality products for all of our plumbing services, you can count on our materials to be reliable for the long run. In addition, we are a family owned business with family values, this means we will always offer you the best service at a fair cost! We believe in treating our clients with respect and honesty, and we deliver on that promise.   Some common plumbing problems we deal with are:   My faucet is leaking and I can’t get it to stop! We fix leaky faucets and pipes. It is important to make sure that none of […]

Water Well Inspection: What is it? A well inspection is a thorough evaluation of your entire well and system. We will look at the pump and how it’s operating, the pressure tank, and all the little parts that go with the well. You need to have a water well inspection so you can know that you are getting the best water possible at the best efficiency possible. Before the inspection, you should locate your well’s log or record. This contains information about your well and it’s history. This helps make the inspection go smoother. During a water well inspection we will look at several different things:   ARE YOU HAVING ANY WELL PROBLEMS? We will ask if you are noticing any problems with your well. This may include spitting from the faucet, high electric bills, any odors or any strange sounds. This will help us to know if there is […]