The Best Ways to Maximize the Life of a Water Pump
Other than regularly maintaining the pump, there are many ways to increase its lifespan and maximize its use.
Regarding water pumps, most users are concerned about maximizing their utility and lowering the costs associated with the machine. However, other than regularly maintaining the pump, there are many ways to increase its lifespan and maximize its use.
Water pump lifespan
A properly installed water pump has an average lifespan of 10 to 20 years. However, it's not uncommon for professionals to deal with pumps over 30 years old. Different factors affect the pump's longevity, such as usage, motor type, installation quality, and maintenance levels.
Here are a few tips to help a water pump operate at its full potential for as long as possible.
Get an additional valve
A valve is the water pump's lifeline. This element protects the pump from losing the prime and keeps the mechanical pressure from building. In addition, submersible pumps usually come with an integrated check valve. An additional check valve will help reduce the load on the first valve and boost the life expectancy of the water pump.
Control the operating temperature and amperage draw
A water pump motor that overworks tends to heat up faster, and ones that feel hot may have a higher operating temperature than the rated degree level. Homeowners can find the rated temperature information on the pump's data plate.
It's also good to check the motor's current draw when under load. This helps detect whether the amperage is in levels with the data tag information.
Should any levels be out of order, have a water pump technician check the motor for malfunction.
General maintenance
Water pumps are often exposed to the elements, speeding up the rusting process and adding to more damage. Homeowners should adequately maintain their water pumps and have them checked by professionals at least once every year.
Recognize the indicators of a bad water pump
The most common issues that lead to the failure of water pumps are dry runs and pressure tank balance.
Dry runs can happen when a pump works without enough liquid. When this happens, a significant flow of pressure and overheating can eventually break the pump. In addition, if a tank is out of balance, it causes the pump cycles to go on and off too often, leading to failure.
Signs such as too much pressure in a short time, clicking, water loss, low water pressure, or increased electrical bills may indicate an issue related to these problems.
Maximize the water pump's lifespan
Homeowners that try fixing the pump themselves can cause more harm to the mechanism. To get the most out of a water pump or to address any issues related to the machine, homeowners should contact licensed water pump technicians to diagnose the problem and suggest the best solution.
Pump Repair Services provides residential and commercial pump repair services for all types of pumps and custom water filtration services in the Orlando area. We offer 24-hour emergency service. Call us at (407) 625-5499.
