Low Water Pressure? Let's Find Out Why.
Weak shower, a sink that trickles, pressure that comes and goes. On a well system, low pressure has a cause, and it isn't always the pump. We diagnose first, give you a straight answer, and tell you the price before any work starts.
What Usually Causes Low Pressure on a Well
Waterlogged pressure tank. When the tank loses its air charge, the pump short-cycles and pressure swings up and down.
Pressure switch problems. Settings can be off, or the contacts can be worn or pitted.
Clogged sediment filter. A dirty cartridge can choke the flow to the whole house.
Failing or undersized pump. A worn pump, or one that was never sized for your home, can't keep up.
Dropping water table. If the water level in the well falls, the pump may not be able to reach it, or keep reaching it.
Leaks. A leak in the suction line, the supply line, or under the slab robs pressure and makes the pump work harder.
Iron and scale buildup. Southwest Florida well water can narrow pipes, valves, and fixtures over time.
Softener or filter bypass issues. A stuck valve, a clogged resin bed, or a bypass in the wrong position can restrict flow.
A Few Things You Can Safely Check First
Whole house or one fixture? If only one faucet or shower is weak, it may be a clogged aerator or showerhead. If it's the whole house, the problem is likely at the well equipment.
Look at your filter cartridge. If you have a sediment filter and the cartridge is brown or caked, that could be your answer.
Look for visible leaks. Check around the pump, tank, and the lines you can see, and watch for wet spots in the yard.
Safety note: Please don't open the pressure switch cover or the pump control box. There's live electrical power in there. Leave that part to us.
How We Handle It
Listen. You tell us what you're seeing and when it started.
Test the system. We check the tank's air charge, the pressure switch, the pump's performance, and your filters and treatment equipment.
Find the real cause. We don't guess, and we don't replace parts until we know what's wrong.
Straight answer and a price. We explain what we found and give you the price before work starts.
Fix it right. Then we make the repair and make sure your pressure is back.
Ask Gator 🐊
"My pressure goes strong, then weak, then strong again. What's that?"
Gator says: That often points to a pressure tank that lost its air charge. The pump ends up turning on and off a lot. It's worth having checked before it wears the pump out.
"Do I need a new pump?"
Gator says: Maybe, maybe not. Low pressure has plenty of causes that aren't the pump. That's why we test first.
"Can I just turn up the pressure switch?"
Gator says: Please don't. That cover has live power behind it. Give us a call and we'll check it safely.
Low Pressure FAQs
Is low pressure from my well an emergency?
Usually not, but if pressure is dropping fast or the pump runs nonstop, call soon so a small problem doesn't turn into no water.
Why did my pressure drop all of a sudden?
It can be a failed pressure switch, a clogged filter, a leak, or the pump. A diagnosis tells us which.
Can my water softener cause low pressure?
Yes. A clogged resin bed or a valve problem can restrict flow. We check treatment equipment as part of the diagnosis.
Will you tell me the price before you start?
Yes. You'll get a straight answer and a price before any work starts.
What areas do you serve?
Lee and Charlotte Counties, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and North Port.
Pump clicking on and off, running nonstop, or not starting at all? See our Well Pump Repair page. We check the whole system before replacing anything.
Let's Get Your Pressure Back
Dan has 40+ years of plumbing experience, and well water is what we do. Call Good Ole' Plumbing Services and we'll find out why.
Call (239) 541-0119 · goodoleplumbingservices@gmail.com
We Fix Well Water.