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Water for Rural Homes Beyond the Town Mains

Well Pump Service for Newmarket Homes

Outside the town water system, a well pump and pressure tank supply every tap. When they falter, the house goes dry. We service submersible and jet pumps for rural homes around Newmarket.

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  • A plumber on the line when you call, not a call centre
  • Options explained before anything is cut or replaced
  • Parts for common repairs carried on the van
  • Older Main Street homes and newer subdivisions alike
  • Licensed trade plumbers
  • 7-day call line
  • Newmarket & York Region
  • Residential & commercial
Service
Well Pump Service
Category
Basements and sumps
Where
Newmarket and nearby York Region
Booking
By telephone

Clues that point to well pump service

  • No water at all, or water that sputters and spits air.
  • Pressure that cycles rapidly between strong and weak.
  • The pump running constantly, even with taps closed.
  • A tripped breaker for the pump.
  • Cloudy or sandy water after a period of heavy use.

Our method, in order

  1. Check the power. Breaker, pressure switch contacts and control box come first, since many no-water calls are electrical.
  2. Test the pressure tank. A waterlogged tank or failed bladder causes short cycling and wears out the pump.
  3. Check the switch settings and the pressure gauge against each other.
  4. Inspect the pump. Jet pumps are in the house and easy to reach. Submersible pumps sit in the well and need to be pulled with proper equipment.
  5. Repair or replace the faulty component and test flow and pressure.
  6. Disinfect the well afterward, since opening it can introduce bacteria.

Bench note

Work on well construction, deepening or sealing is regulated in Ontario and done by licensed well contractors. We handle pumps, tanks, controls and household water systems.

Newmarket houses and this job

Well depths vary widely around Newmarket. Some older farm properties in East Gwillimbury and King have shallow dug wells, while newer homes in the hamlets usually have drilled wells reaching much deeper aquifers. The type of well decides the type of pump and how difficult it is to reach.

Many rural homes also have a softener, iron filter or UV system between the pressure tank and the house. When pressure drops, a clogged filter is sometimes the real cause, not the pump. We check the whole chain.

Routine care

  • Check the pressure tank air charge yearly.
  • Send a bacteria sample off each spring and fall.
  • Keep the well cap sealed and the area around it clear of fertiliser and fuel.

When to call

Phone as soon as the water stops or pressure becomes erratic. Our circular on private well care has more on testing, and water filtration covers treatment.

Phoned-in questions

How long does a well pump last?

Many last ten to fifteen years or more, depending on water quality and how often the pump cycles.

Why does my pressure keep going up and down?

A failing pressure tank is the most common cause. It makes the pump start and stop too often.

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