These well and water system frequently asked questions come right from well owners and customers and should provide a basic understanding of your well, water well pump, and pressure tank.
Call Meidl Water Systems in the following scenarios:
You should hire a plumber when:
This is a pressure tank and it is there to provide water for use. When the pressure in the tank lowers to a certain point, the well pump turns on to refill it with water.
You hear clicking because the well pump is turning on and off rapidly. This may indicate a waterlogged pressure tank. Call for service immediately as this will cause damage to your well pump.
The air pressure should be two pounds less than the pump turn-on pressure setting. (Example: The pump runs from 40-60 pounds so the bladder should be inflated to 38 pounds.)
For most water systems, the pump is submersed in your well. The pressure tank is not your water pump.
When your pump turns on to fill the tank, it will make one clicking noise. It should run for a full minute and click again when it turns off. Excessive clicking indicates several possible problems. Call for service soon to prevent further damage to your system.
No. The system is designed to move water continuously. There is only an issue if the motor has frequent starting and stopping.
This is a control box and should not be tampered with as it contains the electrical components of the pump motor. If there isn’t a control box, your start control is within the motor. For more questions or a perceived problem with your control box, contact Meidl Water Systems at 920-732-1600.
We recommend “shocking” or “treating” wells one time a year to help control bacterial growth. To schedule a well treatment, contact Meidl Water Systems at 920-732-1600.
If you have any further questions or think your water system needs maintenance, contact Meidl Water Services at 920-732-1600. To learn more about how we can help you, please visit our Services page.
