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Your residential water well provides your home with a steady supply of clean, fresh water, even during winter’s bitter chill. However, like any major appliance, the well will need routine maintenance to continue functioning properly. While hiring a professional well services team to maintain the water pump will prevent breakdowns during the winter, there are still a few preventative maintenance tasks you’ll need to perform to keep your well in good shape. Here are a few of the most important tasks to take care of this winter.

3 DIY Well Services Tasks to Keep Your Well Running This Winter

1. Remove Water From Your Irrigation System

Even underground pipes can freeze in the winter, interfering with your water supply and your well’s performance. Take the time to expel excess water from your sprinkler system and drain your irrigation system to reduce the risk of burst pipes and damage to your yard. If you haven’t done this before the first hard freeze, take care of it as soon as you get the chance. This way, your pipes will be safe the next time the temperatures drop.

2. Cover Exposed Pipes & Faucets

1If you have any exposed pipes on your property, you’ll want to protect them from the cold weather. Wrap them in towels or pipe insulation to keep the metal warm and reduce the risk of cracks or ruptures. If you can’t wrap the pipe or faucet, consider using electronic heat tape or heat lamps. These are especially important if your well pump is kept outside of your home or in an uninsulated shed where temperatures are heavily impacted by the weather.

3. Periodically Check for Leaks

The last thing you want to discover in the middle of winter is a leaking pipe. Every month or so and after every severe freeze, check your pipes for leaks or damage. If you notice anything out of the ordinary or are concerned about the pipes around your water pump, contact your well services team immediately. The sooner they can repair the issue, the less severe the damage will be.

 

Need an experienced pumping contractor to handle your well services and repairs? Look no further than Mike Woolsey and Sons Pump Service in Summersville, MO. Their dedicated team will help you maintain and repair your well, no matter the season. Learn more online and call (417) 932-4036 to schedule an appointment.

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