Jet Pump vs Submersible: Which One Do You Have, and Which Should You Install
Quick summary The difference between a jet pump and a submersible is where the motor sits. A jet pump lives
Repair or Replace? A Decision Guide for a Failing Well Pump
Quick summary Whether to repair or replace a well pump turns on three things: how old it is, whether the
Well Pressure Switch Replacement: Symptoms and Settings
Quick summary A well pressure switch replacement is one of the cheapest jobs on any well system, and one of
Well Pump Breaker Keeps Tripping: Causes and What Not to Do
Quick summary If your well pump breaker keeps tripping, the breaker is doing its job. Something downstream is drawing more
Waterlogged Pressure Tank: How to Check and Recharge the Air Charge
Quick summary A waterlogged pressure tank has lost the cushion of air that lets it hold water under pressure. The
Well Pump Running But No Water: Dry Well or Failed Pump?
Quick Summary A well pump running but no water coming out is a different fault from a pump that will…
Buying a House With a Well: What to Check Before You Close
Quick summary Buying a house with a well means inheriting a water utility, not just a property. A standard home
Well Pump Maintenance: The Annual Check That Saves a Pump
Quick summary Well pump maintenance is mostly one job: keeping the pressure tank charged correctly. A tank that has quietly
How Long Does a Well Pump Last?
Quick summary How long does a well pump last? Eight to fifteen years for a correctly sized submersible, and around
How Much Does Well Pump Repair Cost?
Quick summary Well pump repair cost is decided by one question more than any other: is the fault above the