Plain answers from a family that has worked on wells since 1987: failing pumps, strange smells, cloudy water, low pressure and buying a home with a well.
These posts come from the calls we get every week. Someone notices the pump clicking, the water smells like eggs, or the pressure drops in the shower, and they want to know if it is serious before they pick up the phone. We write down the answers we give on those calls, so you can read them any time.
Each post sticks to what a homeowner can see and safely check, and it is clear about where the safe checks stop. Nothing here asks you to open a pressure switch or pull a pump. If a post describes your situation and you want a second opinion, call 703-791-3981. If you have no water, call the emergency line at 703-776-0996.
For the bigger picture, our well owner's guide covers topics like how long a pump lasts and what to do after a power outage, and how your well works explains each part of the system from the ground up.
Planning new well drilling in Warrenton, VA? Learn about local well depths, iron and hardness levels, casing choices, and what the process looks like start to finish.
Read the full post: New Well Drilling in Warrenton, VA: What to ExpectRepair or replace your yard hydrant or hand pump? This honest guide helps Fredericksburg, VA homeowners decide based on age, history, and what broke.
Read the full post: Yard Hydrant Installation in Fredericksburg, VANoticing grit, odors, or color changes at your tap? This guide covers well casing repair in The Plains, VA — causes, safe checks, and when to call.
Read the full post: Well Casing Repair in The Plains, VA: What Your Tap Is Telling YouNoticing odd water at your tap? This guide covers well casing repair in The Plains, VA — what you see, likely causes, safe checks, and when to call.
Read the full post: Well Casing Repair in The Plains, VA: A Tap-to-Well GuideBuying a house with a well in Northern Virginia is not hard, but it takes a few extra steps. Here is what to inspect, what to test, what to ask the seller, and how a well inspection in Prince William or Fauquier protects you before closing.
Read the full post: Buying a Home With a Well in Northern VirginiaLow water pressure on a well usually comes down to the pressure tank, the pressure switch, a clogged filter, a leak or a tired pump. Here is how to narrow it down safely at home, and when to call our crew for a free diagnosis.
Read the full post: Low Water Pressure on a Well: Common CausesCloudy well water is usually harmless air, but sometimes it is sediment, iron or surface water getting into the well. Here is a simple glass test, the common causes around Prince William and Fauquier, and when it is time to call and test.
Read the full post: Cloudy Well Water: What Causes It and When to WorryA well pump tripping the breaker is the system telling you something is wrong. You can reset it once. If it trips again, leave it off and call 703-776-0996. Here is why it happens and what our Prince William crew checks.
Read the full post: Why Your Well Pump Keeps Tripping the BreakerIf your well water smells like rotten eggs, you are not alone. It is one of the most common complaints we hear in Prince William. Here is what causes the sulfur smell, how to narrow it down at the sink, and how it is usually fixed.
Read the full post: Why Does My Well Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?Most well pumps give some warning before they quit. Here are the signs your well pump is failing, what each one usually means, and when a homeowner in Prince William or Fauquier should call for a free diagnosis before the water stops.
Read the full post: 7 Signs Your Well Pump Is FailingFree diagnosis, honest answers, and no-water calls go first. Call any time, day or night.
