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While it can be difficult to diagnose a problem without the help of a professional, there are a couple of warning signs that point to a broken well pump.

A Dry or Low Well

When your home or storage tank needs water, a signal is sent to the pump to pull water out of the well. If your well is dry or severely low on water, the well pump will attempt to pull water out of the well, causing it to overheat and burn out.

Spitting Faucets

If your faucets are spitting water, it could be a sign of a damaged well pump. When the well pump is damaged, it’s unable to properly pull water out of the well and send it into your home. If the water pump appears operational, check for breaks in the water pipe above the well. A hole in the water pipe adds unnecessary air to the system, causing water to sputter out of the faucets.

Dirty Water

Discolored water could be a sign of a broken water pump. Well pumps aren’t designed to pump water with high amounts of sand and other sediment, so if silt gets into a submersible water pump, the wear and tear can cause damage.

High Electric Bill

A high electric bill could signal that your well pump is running nonstop. This can be caused by dirt and other sediment clogging the pump, requiring it to run for longer periods of time. Additionally, the well water could be running low, causing the pump motor to continuously run.

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