Why does my well pump run intermittently?

The most common causes of hidden causes of intermittent pump cycling: a leaky check valve or foot valve at the water pump or in the well. a leak in well piping somewhere between the bottom of the well and the pressure tank in the building.

How long does it take for a well to refill?

Some shallow wells that are in a sand and gravel geological formation will recharge within 24 hours. Some that recharge by a nearby stream or river will also recharge quickly. However, some deep wells with a small and semi-impervious recharge area may take many months or years to fully recharge.

Why does my well pump run every few minutes?

Finally, you may be running water in the house without being aware that you are – water softeners with faulty valves have done this to me, and leaky toilets are another common cause. If you have a main shutoff valve after the pressure tank, you can shut that off for 10-30 minutes or so and see if the pump still runs every 5-10 minutes or not.

How often should a water pump be turned on?

Watch the pressure gauge: that may help you see the problem I describe. New water pump installed recently. Concerned because pump will turn on for no reason approx. 3 to 4 times a day and run for 10 to 15 seconds. Is this normal?

How to diagnose and repair water pump intermittent cycling?

This article explains how to diagnose & repair water pump intermittent cycling – the water pump comes on when no water is being run in the building. Intermittent water pump cycling means that the water pump comes on for no apparent reason.

What to do if your water pump is running off?

If you have a Hot Water System running off the pump, as most off mains water houses do, check the pressure release valve. It may be stuck open. If it is constantly allowing water to flow through, try to open and close it a few times manually. If that does not work, replace it.

Finally, you may be running water in the house without being aware that you are – water softeners with faulty valves have done this to me, and leaky toilets are another common cause. If you have a main shutoff valve after the pressure tank, you can shut that off for 10-30 minutes or so and see if the pump still runs every 5-10 minutes or not.

Watch the pressure gauge: that may help you see the problem I describe. New water pump installed recently. Concerned because pump will turn on for no reason approx. 3 to 4 times a day and run for 10 to 15 seconds. Is this normal?

If you have a Hot Water System running off the pump, as most off mains water houses do, check the pressure release valve. It may be stuck open. If it is constantly allowing water to flow through, try to open and close it a few times manually. If that does not work, replace it.

This article explains how to diagnose & repair water pump intermittent cycling – the water pump comes on when no water is being run in the building. Intermittent water pump cycling means that the water pump comes on for no apparent reason.