Well pump guides

Short, practical answers for homes on a private well. Each one starts with the answer, then the steps.

• No water from your well? Check these 5 things firstLost water on a private well? Five safe checks you can do in 10 minutes, what each one tells you, and when to stop and call a certified pump pro.
• Well pump clicking on and off? How to fix short cyclingIf your well pump turns on and off every few seconds, the pressure tank has usually lost its air. How to confirm it, the fix, and why waiting can burn out your pump.
• How to check if a well pump pro is certified in North CarolinaNorth Carolina requires a well contractor certification for well pump work. How to check a pro in 2 minutes, what the levels mean, and what to ask before work starts.