Well Pump Service in Berks County, PA

Signs Your Well Pump Is Failing

A well pump rarely dies without warning. Most homeowners notice one or two of these signs first. If any of them sound familiar, call us before the pump quits completely:

• No water at all. Nothing comes out of any tap, which usually points to the pump, the pressure switch, or a tripped circuit.
• Sputtering faucets or air in the lines. Air spitting from the tap can mean the water level has dropped or the pump is drawing air.
• Low water pressure. Weak flow at showers and faucets, especially when more than one fixture runs at once.
• Pressure that cycles up and down. Water surges strong then weak while a single fixture is running.
• The pump short-cycles. You can hear it click on and off rapidly, which wears out the motor fast.
• The breaker keeps tripping. A pump that trips its breaker is often working too hard or failing electrically.
• A higher electric bill. A struggling pump that runs constantly shows up on your power bill.
• Sediment, grit, or cloudy water. Sand and silt at the tap can signal a failing pump or a well drawing down.

Running a pump that is on its way out can burn up the motor, so it is worth having it checked early. Call 484-638-2837 and we will diagnose the problem the same day whenever possible.

Pressure Tanks, Switches & Water Treatment

Your well pump does not work alone. A pressure tank and pressure switch keep water flowing at a steady pressure so the pump is not forced to run every time you open a tap. When people think the pump has failed, the real culprit is often one of these parts.

Waterlogged Pressure Tanks

A pressure tank holds a cushion of air that pushes water into the house between pump cycles. When that air charge is lost, the tank becomes waterlogged, the pump kicks on and off constantly, and the motor wears out early. Replacing or recharging the tank restores steady pressure and protects the pump.

Bad Pressure Switches

The pressure switch tells the pump when to start and stop. A worn or fouled switch can leave you with no water, low water, or a pump that never shuts off. It is a smaller part than the pump, and swapping it is often a quick fix.

Hard Water and Limestone

A lot of Berks County well water runs hard, picking up calcium and minerals from the limestone in the ground. Hard water leaves scale in pipes, fixtures, and water-using appliances. If you are fighting mineral buildup or staining, ask us about the water filtration and softening solutions we install alongside well work.

Rural Berks Is Our Backyard

Private wells are the norm across the townships and open country of Berks County, and that is exactly where we work. From our shop in Shoemakersville, we service well pumps for homes near Reading, PA and throughout the rural corners of the county, including:

We also cover the surrounding areas of Richmond, Longswamp, Union, and South Heidelberg Townships, and Shoemakersville is our home base. Not sure if you are in range? Call 484-638-2837 and ask.

Why Homeowners on Wells Call DeLong & Sons

When you are on a well, one dependable local contractor who knows the whole house is worth a lot. DeLong & Sons HVAC is family-owned and operated with over 15 years of experience, and we handle heating, cooling, plumbing, and generators under one roof. That means the same crew that services your well pump can look at your water heater and your electrical backup on the same visit.

That last point matters more than it sounds. A well pump runs on electricity, so a power outage means no water until the lights come back on. A whole-home standby generator keeps the pump running through an outage. We install Generac standby generators and can size one to carry your well pump along with the rest of the essentials.