Wells & Pumps

Understand your well, pump and pressure tank

A private well gives you independence from a municipal supply, but it also makes you responsible for the equipment. These guides explain how a submersible pump, pressure switch and pressure tank work together, what short cycling means and how to read the early signs of a failing component. You also learn how to protect the wellhead, keep records and plan a water test. Electrical work and pulling a pump from the casing are jobs for a licensed well contractor.