No water pressure or no water from well pump
Common Causes
- Burned-out submersible pump motor (most common cause on deep wells)
- Waterlogged pressure tank (bladder failure — causes rapid short cycling and burns the pump)
- Low well level during drought
- Electrical issues: failed pressure switch, burned wiring, tripped GFCI
- Frozen water line between well head and home (winter)
Licensed professional required. Do not attempt this yourself — improper work can cause injury, property damage, or void your insurance.
When to Call a Pro
- No water from any fixture and the property is on a private well
- Pressure tank cycling very rapidly (pump is short cycling — motor burnout risk)
- Water is coming out in spurts or is aerated (air in the system)
- Pump is tripping the breaker
Alberta Context
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas requires that all water well drilling and pump installation work be performed by a licensed Water Well Driller or licensed pump installer. A pump installer certificate is required under the Water Act. Many licensed plumbers in Alberta also hold pump installer certifications, including those serving Red Deer County acreages. Keep a record of your well completion report (required for all wells drilled after 1991 in Alberta) — it contains depth, casing specs, and static water level data essential for sizing a replacement pump.