I live in an area that has well water and there's nothing coming out!?

Question

I'm new to the area. It's midnight here and I dont know what to do or who to call.There's no water coming out of the faucets. It's not city water so I don't know. Maybe a plumber?? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank u!

Answer 1

Ok. I'll take well water over municipal water anytime.

First of all, check your circuit breaker or fuse panel. Even though you have a well, your pump must be functioning to pump the water out of the ground into your home. The pump should have its own breaker at the panel. Check to see that the breaker is "on". If this is not the problem, go outside to the pump. There is a small box that contains the points near the pump. These points sometimes stick after a period of non-use, or sometimes ants are drawn into the box by the heat and will prevent the points from contacting.Remove the small box to access the points. Use a long wooden stick, or a rubber handled screwdriver and quickly tap the points. You may see a small spark as they make contact. If the pump does kick on, you should hear a noise. If the above efforts fail, call a plumber first thing in the morning. You may need to replace your pump. It is unlikely that you'll have to dig a new well. It's much more likely an issue with the pump.

BTW, if you have an electric water heater, be sure that this circuit is turned OFF until to re-establish water supply. The element in the water heater can burn out if the hot water tank is empty and the element is left on!!

Answer 2

Either your pump has failed, or a circuit blew (if it's electric - driven), or your well has gone dry.  

Let's hope it the former, and not the latter.  Having new wells dug, or connecting to city water, are both very pricey.

Check your fuse box if you have one.  If that's not the problem, wait until morning, and call someone.  Start with plumbers - if they don't service well pumps, maybe they can tell you who does.

Answer 3

Oh rats!  Either your pump is malfunctioning, or maybe a fuse has blown (which could indicate something wrong with the pump) or else your well has gone dry.  

Drilling a deeper well will be very expensive.  Keep your fingers crossed that the pump is the problem.  Call a plumber first thing in the morning.