Do not worry about missing out on clues that your submersible well pump is in need of replacement because you cannot see it all of the time. Simply take a few minutes to review the following signs that may indicate trouble with the pump so you can have a technician repair or replace it before you find yourself completely out of water in the house.

The Faucet Spits Out Air

Nothing should come out of your faucets when you turn them on except for water. If you find that there is a burst of air when you first turn the faucet on, or it seems as though there are small bursts of air that come through the entire time you have the water running, you may have a problem with the pump. The excess air is a result of air being pulled into the system through the water pump.

Sudden Increase In Your Electric Bill

If you have noticed that there is a sudden spike in your electric bill and you cannot find the source of the problem within the house, it might actually be coming from the submersible water pump. If the pump is starting to fail and has to run continuously in order to keep up with the water pressure, then much more electricity is being used than normal.

The Water Is Now Dirty

When your water turns dirty and you cannot think of any reason as to why it might be happening, you might want to have the well pump examined by a professional. It could be that it is no longer properly filtering your water. Therefore, anything in the well, dirt included, is getting sucked into the pump and then sent through all of the pipes in your home for you to use for bathing, cooking, and cleaning.

Loud Noises

While some people report being able to hear their pump, even though it is under water, it should not be more much than a soft humming sound. If you are hearing anything more than that, you will want to call for a technician to check it out. Your submersible water pump could have a motor that is locking up, which means it could completely fail at any time.

As you can see, there are a few different signs that you will want to be on the look-out for. This way, should you run across any of them, you will know that it is time to call a technician right away. For more information, contact a company like PFC Equipment, Inc.