Okay, so the other day, I woke up and turned on the faucet, and guess what? Nothing. No water. Panic started to set in, especially since we’re on a well system. Here’s how I went through figuring out the problem:
First, the Obvious Checks
I started with the simplest things. I went around and checked other faucets in the house. You know, just to make sure it wasn’t a localized issue with one sink. Nope, every single one was dry.
Power Problems?
Since well water relies on a pump, and pumps need electricity, the next thing I did was check the breaker box. I was hoping it was just a tripped breaker. I looked for the one labeled “well pump” and, well, it wasn’t tripped. Bummer.
Pressure Switch Issues
Next up, I had to actually go down to the basement and look at the pressure tank and switch. I’m not gonna lie, I don’t really know much about these things. I tapped the pressure switch, I do not konw why I did this, just try, but no response, it seemed not to work.
Testing the Pump (Carefully!)
This is where it got a little tricky, I have tried to make sure that the water pump can be turned on to ensure that the water pump can pump water to my home.I made sure everything was dry around the electrical connections, I’m clumsy, so I’m very careful.
Checked the Well Itself
- Is the well old or known to have low water levels?
- I remembered that the well is used for a long time.
Giving Up and Calling for Help
Honestly, after going through all that, I was still stumped. The well pump seemed like it should be working, but there was still no water. That’s when I admitted defeat and called a well service company.
The (Eventual) Solution
It turned out that the water level in my old well had dropped significantly. I learned a good lesson.
It’s kind of a pain, but it’s all part of living with a well. I am considering adding a storage tank as a backup water source.
