You’re having a great family weekend, truly enjoying each other’s company, attention and interests. Maybe you’re playing a card game, just talking around the kitchen table, or preparing for the evening barbeque. When suddenly someone says “Why won’t the toilet flush?” or “What’s wrong - there’s no water coming out of the faucet!”

It happens all of the time. Without warning, the well just stops. No noises. No warning. No water.

If you rely on a well, this would certainly change your evening plans and shift your attention to what is now the most critical family need. Getting your water back.

There are things that you can do to test and possibly fix the issues, which can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

So what can you do?

We recommend reviewing and testing 3 common “suspects”. Investigating these could help you self-solve your dilemma.

1. Check your circuit breaker. Sometimes labeled “well” or “pump”. It may be in the main electrical box. Even if it doesn't look like it has been tripped, turn it off, wait 1-5 minutes, and turn it back to the on position. This operates as a system re-boot, and can sometimes fix the problem.

2. Bypass any water treatment systems that you have installed. The system is typically bypassed when the knob is parallel to the pipe. Temporarily bypassing this equipment can isolate if the problem is well or treatment equipment related.

3. Check the pressure gauge at the base of the pressure tank. Assuming the gauge works, it should indicate the system at rest is between 30 and 60 psi. IF in this range, you likely don’t have a well problem, but a plumbing/obstruction problem.

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