As temperatures start to rise, it is important to be prepared for the humidity, sweltering heat, and increased UV index ahead. The summer months are when young children and elderly family members are most susceptible to dehydration and heat stroke.

Fight the risk with cold, fresh water straight from your water well. At North Florida Water Systems Inc, our well drilling professionals provide Gainesville water treatment and well pump repair services—so you can rest assured that your home can always depend on clean water, no matter the weather outside. Contact our water well drilling company today to schedule an appointment.

Check For Leaks

Short cycling occurs when the well pump frequently turns itself on and off. Unfortunately, if left unchecked, short cycling can reduce the lifespan of your well pump and produce an increase in utility costs.

In many cases, short cycling serves as a premature indicator that there is a leak in the pressure tank. North Florida Water Systems Inc can catch these problems early on with comprehensive well pump inspections. During the appointment, our technicians will check your well pump for wear, corrosion, or compromised system integrity. Once the issue is appropriately identified, our team will perform the necessary well repair services or recommend a pump replacement.

Perform A Well Water Test

Water that carries an unusual color, odor, or taste could indicate that the well pump is pulling sediment, rust, or bacteria. Additionally, water that is brown, yellow, or cloudy can indicate that the pump filter is clogged. Due to the increased number of thunderstorms during the summer season, summertime water tests and maintenance are crucial to preventing contaminated runoff from infiltrating your private water system.

Our team of water well technicians are trained to replace filters, flush out excess sediment, and test your Florida well water for possible contamination. It is generally recommended that homeowners schedule water testing at least once a year.

If contamination is identified, our technicians can install a whole-house water filter that connects to your household’s main water supply. Rather than store-bought filters, which only purify water in small quantities, a whole-house filtration system effectively treats the water throughout the entire house for heavy metals, lead, chlorine, and pathogens.

Lubricate Moving Parts

If you hear clanking, grinding, crashing, or banging coming from your well pump, you likely have a problem with your well’s internal components. Our team of certified well drillers can assess your well pump during a well maintenance appointment and check for signs of worn-out or misaligned parts. During this appointment, any broken or failing components will carefully be replaced, while worn or filthy parts might be properly lubricated to restore well pump functionality.

Shut Off Electricity When Leaving

When vacationing to a summer home, remember to close down the well when it is no longer in use. Make sure to fully turn off the electricity to the water pump so that water will not continue to leak from the connection valve.