Pressure Switch Issues

Summary: Short cycling happens when a well pump turns on and off in rapid bursts. Common causes include a waterlogged tank, a failed air bladder, incorrect air pre-charge, a faulty pressure switch, and leaks. Simple pressure-gauge checks point to the likely problem. Quick action protects the pump motor, which can overheat and fail under constant

When your well pump suddenly stops running, the problem often isn’t the pump itself—it’s the pressure switch. This small, inexpensive component tells your pump when to turn on and off based on water pressure in your system. Because it’s a mechanical switch with electrical contacts, it’s prone to wear, corrosion, and contamination. The good news

If you’re tired of the “shower surprise”—that sudden drop in water pressure when a toilet flushes or the dishwasher starts—your pressure switch and tank system may be the culprit. Traditional well systems rely on a pressure switch to turn the pump on and off within a set pressure range. While this approach works, it creates

Prevention/Maintenance (Pressure Switch) One common problem in the summer months in Texas is with the pressure switch. Most of these problems are related to insects that find the warm, enclosed space of a pressure switch cover to be an ideal nesting location. Ants, spiders, and other small insects can crawl inside, build nests across the