Many factors impact water pressure, and a sudden, frustrating decrease can leave you wondering how to handle the issue. Water wells use a pump or gravity to circulate water through your home water system. The slightest problem or obstruction can impact performance. Here are several ways to check your system and restore water pressure.

How to Improve Water Pressure in Your Home

1. Check for Leaks

A minor trickle from a split pipe connection or cracked component will cause an immediate drop in water pressure. It’s common in the winter when pipes freeze and break, as well as in older homes.

Start by checking around visible plumbing connections below your sinks, connecting your home and water well, and around exterior inlets. If they seem to be in fine shape, check your fixtures. A leaky showerhead, toilet, or water heater can affect the pressure.

Finding leaks also prevents water damage and waste. A well repair professional should perform a full inspection if you can’t determine the source of the problem.

2. Get a Water Softener

Home water wells draw natural water from underground aquifers. It’s called “hard water” because it contains minerals like calcium and magnesium. Deposits of these minerals can build up in your well pump or piping and restrict water flow.

Eventually, blockages will cause pressure to build up and burst pipes. The best long-term solution is a water softener. These filters are added to home water systems to capture minerals and other incoming debris before they enter your home’s pipes.

3. Have Well Pump Inspected

Most systems rely on a well pump to circulate water into the home. A faulty pump may short cycle or can’t draw the necessary power to push water at an average water pressure. These devices use electric motors that last between 15 and 20 years.

Stress or physical damage can cause the circuitry to burn out early and affect performance. Hiring a well repair professional is the best way to diagnose and resolve potential problems with the well pump.

Whether you’re dealing with home water system issues or are interested in adding a well to your property, contact Affordable Pump & Well Repair in La Crosse, WI. They’ve drilled and maintained water wells for over 45 years and are committed to helping homeowners enjoy a clean, reliable water supply. View their services on their website, or call (608) 788-6451 to schedule a well inspection.