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No-water troubleshooting flow
Follow the cheapest, safest checks before assuming the well has failed.
1. Breaker tripped?
Reset once. If it trips again, stop and call a pro.
2. Gauge at zero?
Listen for switch clicks and inspect the pressure tank.
3. Pump running dry?
Turn it off to avoid burning out the motor.
4. Water returns after rest?
Likely low yield or dropping water table.
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Sudden no-water triage
Start with whole-house clues, then protect the pump.
If water stopped suddenly, check whether every tap is affected, whether the pump is silent or running, and whether the pressure gauge is near zero. If the pump may be running without water, turn it off before continuing.
A sudden loss of water from a private well can come from a power problem, pressure switch failure, pressure tank issue, pump failure, broken line, heavy recent water use, or a well that is temporarily not recovering fast enough. The goal is to sort the likely cause without damaging equipment or creating an electrical hazard.
First five checks
- 1. Check multiple fixtures. If one sink is dry but others work, it may be a fixture or local valve issue rather than the well.
- 2. Look for a tripped breaker once. Reset it one time only. If it trips again, leave it off and call a qualified pro.
- 3. Read the pressure gauge. Zero pressure means the tank is not receiving water or the system cannot build pressure.
- 4. Listen for pump behavior. Silent, humming, rapid clicking, and continuous running each point to different causes.
- 5. Think about water use and weather. Irrigation, livestock, a leak, or drought can expose a low-yield well.
Match the symptom to the next page
Pump runs but no water
Use this if you hear the pump or see it trying to build pressure but taps stay dry.
Water returns after resting
Use this if the well recovers slowly or recent heavy use seems connected.
Pump will not start
Use this for pressure switch, tank, control box, and pump failure symptoms.
Full no-water checklist
Use the main hub if you are not sure which symptom fits yet.
What to tell the contractor
Before calling, write down when the water stopped, whether the breaker tripped, the pressure gauge reading, pump sounds, recent heavy water use, and whether neighbors with wells are also affected. That information helps a well pump contractor decide whether to bring pump, tank, control, or low-yield diagnostic equipment.
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