Well & Pump System Repair
Well & Pump System Repair in Palm Bay, FL
Pumps, relays and rust stains, sorted out.
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Some Palm Bay homes water from a private well instead of city water. That keeps the water bill down, but it adds three parts that city-water systems don't have: the pump that pulls water up, the pump-start relay that switches the pump on when the controller calls for water, and sometimes a pressure tank. A pressure tank is a sealed tank with an air cushion inside that smooths out pressure and keeps the pump from switching on and off too often.
When any of those parts fail, the symptoms can look like a sprinkler problem. A zone that won't run may really be a relay that never closes. Weak spray may be a pump that is losing its prime. We troubleshoot the whole chain, from the controller's signal to the water at the last head, so you aren't paying to fix the wrong part.
Signs you need well & pump system repair
- The pump hums or runs, but little or no water reaches the heads
- The pump won't start when a zone is scheduled
- The pump keeps running after watering ends
- The pump clicks on and off rapidly during a cycle
- Orange or brown stains on the driveway, walls or fence
- Heads and filters that clog with sand or slime
What we do
Well systems need a methodical check, because one bad part can mimic another.
- 1
Check power and the relay
We confirm the controller sends its signal and that the pump-start relay actually switches power to the pump. A stuck or burned relay is one of the most common failures.
- 2
Check the pump and prime
We look at the pump, the suction line and the check valve for air leaks or a lost prime, and listen for signs of a worn motor or bearings.
- 3
Check pressure and the tank
If there is a pressure tank, we check the air charge and the pressure switch so the pump runs steadily instead of short cycling.
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Clear and protect the zones
We flush clogged heads and screens, and talk through ways to reduce iron staining, from re-aiming heads to treating the water.
Many well problems are relays, switches or air leaks, which are smaller repairs than a new pump. If the pump itself has failed, we explain the options and the price before anything is replaced.
Local conditions
Wells, iron and sulfur on the Space Coast
Florida groundwater carries a lot of dissolved minerals. University of Florida extension material notes that most well water in the state is high in iron, and that iron turns into orange rust when it dries on concrete, stucco and even plant leaves. Some wells also have a sulfur smell, like rotten eggs, which comes from dissolved gas in the water. Neither is dangerous to the lawn, but the staining can be stubborn, and iron deposits slowly clog nozzles and drip emitters.
Wells are not exempt from the watering schedule. The St. Johns River Water Management District states that its restrictions apply to private wells and pumps, and that private irrigation wells are not authorized where reclaimed water is available for irrigation. If your street has reclaimed water service, it is worth checking with the city before you rely on a well. When we set a controller for a well system, we program the same address-based days as a city-water home.
Before you call: quick checks
With a well, a few safe checks can save a trip. Make sure the breaker for the pump hasn't tripped, and that the controller actually shows a zone running when you expect the pump to start. Listen at the pump: a steady hum with no water usually means a lost prime, while silence points to power or the relay. Don't open electrical boxes or keep restarting a pump that runs dry.
- Check the pump's breaker and any outdoor disconnect switch
- Confirm the controller is calling for a zone when the pump should start
- Listen for humming, clicking or silence at the pump
- Switch the pump off if it runs without moving water
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Well & Pump System Repair: common questions
Why does my sprinkler pump run but not pump any water?
Turn it off first. Usually it has lost its prime because of an air leak, a stuck check valve or a low water level. Running dry overheats the pump, so it pays to call early.
What is a pump-start relay?
It is the switch that lets your sprinkler controller turn the pump on. The controller sends a low-voltage signal and the relay switches the higher-voltage power to the pump. When it fails, the pump won't start, or it won't stop.
How do I get rid of rust stains from my sprinklers?
Keep spray off hard surfaces first by re-aiming or changing heads. For the source, a water treatment system for the well can help. Existing stains usually need a rust remover made for concrete.
Why does my pump click on and off during watering?
That is called short cycling. It often points to a waterlogged pressure tank, a bad pressure switch or a zone that uses less water than the pump delivers. We check each one.
Do watering restrictions apply if I use my own well?
Yes. The St. Johns River Water Management District says its watering restrictions apply to private wells and pumps, not only to utility water.
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