Well Water System Service for Cape Fear Homes
Not every home in Wilmington’s on CFPUA city water. We’ve serviced homes in Castle Hayne, Hampstead, Rocky Point, Burgaw, Leland, and Winnabow that get every drop from a well system. When the well stops working, you can imagine that everything else does, too: no showers, no dishes, no washing your hands, no flushing, etc.
NC Quality Air’s plumbing team services the whole thing: the pump, pressure tank, the controls, and all the rest of the equipment that keeps your water clean. We’re available 24/7 so, even though your water might stop running at any time, we’ll be on call.
What Makes Up Your Home’s Well System
A well system has quite a few parts, more than a lot of people even realize. And when one piece fails, it puts a ton of stress on the remaining parts. Here’s what makes your well system functioning day-to-day:
- The well pump, which pulls water up from the ground & sends it right into your home. A lot of homes here use an above-ground jet pump or a submersible pump that’s sitting deep in the well.
- The pressure tank stores the water under pressure so your pump’s not kicking on every time you open a faucet.
- The pressure switch tells your pump when to turn on/off based on the pressure in your tank.
- Check valves and piping keep your water moving in one direction & stop it from draining back into the well.
- Treatment equipment like whole-home filters and water softeners that removes all the iron and sediment from Wilmington’s water so your fixtures stay clean and your drinking water’s smooth as can be.
Signs Your Well Water System Needs Attention
Like a lot of plumbing problems in your home, well water system problems, when you spot them early, are usually easy fixes. Here are some common problems you might encounter and be able to spot on your own:
- Your water pressure is weak, or it surges up and down while you shower.
- You hear the pump clicking on/off over and over in a short time (short cycling).
- The pump keeps running even when no one’s using water.
- You turn on a faucet and get sputtering air or nothing at all.
- Your water looks cloudy, sandy, or orange, or it even smells like rotten eggs.
- Your power bill jumped and nothing else in the house changed.
- The pressure tank feels full of water all the way to the top when you tap on it.
Our Well Water Services in Wilmington, NC
Well Pump Repair & Replacement
We help Wilmingtonians troubleshoot & repair jet pumps/submersible pumps. If your pump’s worn out, we’ll help you size the replacement pump that’ll fit the depth and the extent of your household’s water use.
Pressure Tank Replacement
As we mentioned above, short cycling is a major problem and it’s a sign the pump’s waterlogged, which is a major contributor to your pump wearing out early. We’ll test your tank and replace it if it’s past saving.
Pressure Switch & Control Repair
When you have a bad pressure switch, it can leave you without water, or your pump won’t shut off. We’ll check the switch for you , plus wiring and everything else, and adjust/replace parts as needed.
Well Water Treatment
Groundwater in this particular part of NC usually carries a ton of iron, hardness, calcium, sediment & tannins from the nearby wetlands. We install water treatment options built especially for well water, so you’re going to get clean water at every tap. Plus, it’s better for your pipes and your water heater.
Well System Checkups
Getting eyes on your tank/pump/controls goes a long way toward catching those small issues before they morph into something more serious (and more expensive). The NC Quality Air team’s here to help when you need it.
Schedule Well Water System Service in Wilmington, NC
No water is an emergency, full stop, and we treat it like one. Doesn’t matter if you need a quick pressure switch fix or a full-on system overhaul; our team will be there to help when you need it. Give NC Quality Air a call today!
Frequently Asked Questions About Well Water Systems
Why does my well pump keep turning on and off?
That’s called short cycling, and it can happen to a lot of your home systems, like your HVAC and circuit breaker. If it’s happening to your well pump, it probably means that there’s a waterlogged pressure tank or bad pressure switch. Short cycling’s rough on your well pump and wears it out pretty quick, so give the NC Quality plumbers in Wilmington a call ASAP.
How long does a well pump last?
Most well pumps last anywhere from 8 to 15 years, but that really depends on the wear and tear that sand, minerals & short cycling puts on it. When you maintain it well (and we can help you with that), it has a better chance to last much longer than that low end estimate.
Will my well work during a power outage?
No, since it needs power to run. That means that if a hurricane or other powerful storm knocks out your power, you’ve got no running water. If you keep losing power, ask us about the best way to keep the water flowing, like with a backup generator.
