Can you shock a well yourself?

• <div><p>Yes, you can shock a well yourself, but it can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. We recommend calling a pro, but if you decide to do it yourself, make sure to follow proper safety precautions. This means <b>wearing the correct safety gear, </b>such as rubber gloves, goggles, and boots. You should also <b>mix the chlorine solution in an open area</b> with plenty of ventilation. Also, make sure <b>not to drink or use the water for a few days afterward, </b>until you’ve flushed the system and retested the water.</p></div>

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Last update on December 11, 2025

Reviewed in October 2022
From the start to finish of the land purchase process the realty team was very responsive, informative and on top of the whole process! Brittany and Marina kept me well informed of all the processes and updated me promptly with anything new! Will definitely work with them again and highly...
Kibe Lucas Real Estate Team Keller Williams Realty
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Reviewed in August 2020
I highly recommend Renewal by Andersen of Alaska. I had an excellent installation team including Jacob, Nick & Dan who replaced five windows in my house. Very professional. Great attention to detail. Windows look better than originals. I appreciate that they took the time to make sure everything...
Renewal by Andersen of Alaska
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Reviewed in October 2019
Took care to ensure the right stain for the project. Finished in one day (stained cedar shakes on home and garage). Very flexible in scheduling. Cleaned up well. Reasonable cost, but preferred only cash payments.
L P Services
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Reviewed in July 2014
Very well, patio looks nice.
Advanced Concrete
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Reviewed in July 2014
They were out the day after I called about a low pressure problem and determined my well pump needed replacing. The drop line was also replaced - old rusted metal swapped-out for PVC -- which cost very little. Everything was done in about an hour, rather than another place which had someone...
Aarow Pump & Well Service LLC
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Reviewed in March 2012
We called him in the late evening because our garage door wasn't opening and closing. He was there the next morning at 8:15 so that we could get out to go to work. He replaced two rollers on the garage doors and put spacers. It took him a total of 45 minutes to fix it. They were very quick to...
Garage Doors of Alaska
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Wells and Pumps questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can shock a well yourself, but it can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. We recommend calling a pro, but if you decide to do it yourself, make sure to follow proper safety precautions. This means wearing the correct safety gear, such as rubber gloves, goggles, and boots. You should also mix the chlorine solution in an open area with plenty of ventilation. Also, make sure not to drink or use the water for a few days afterward, until you’ve flushed the system and retested the water.

Schedule annual inspections, test water pressure, and protect the pump from freezing temperatures.

Though sprinkler systems can have varying issues, there are a few common ways to know if the cause is your pump. Signs include cracking or visible damage, leaking from the pump, a pump that won’t turn on, and loud noises coming from your pump. Low or irregular pressure could also point to a pump problem, but there are other causes.

Yes, professionals can replace worn-out motors to restore efficient airflow.

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