Why Is My Well Not Working

Your well pump may have stopped working due to lack of power. Sometimes resetting a breaker or replacing a fuse affected by a power surge or brownout can fix this. If the well pump circuit breaker has tripped, the well pump itself may be failing. … Then switch the circuit breaker off and on.

How do I reset my well pump?

Move the reset lever up into the start position and hold it there. (You should hear water moving into the pressure tank from the well.) Hold the reset lever in the start position until the pressure builds up and the gauge reads over 40 PSI; then let it return to the AUTO position.

What would cause no water with a well?

If you are experiencing no water from the well, there can be many low water pressure causes, including a failing well pump, stuck check valve, partially closed or bad gate/ball valve and leaking/failing pressure tank.