What pressure should my well be set at?

• <div><p>Another common question is, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-pressure-should-my-well-tank-be.htm">what pressure should your well tank be set at?</a> The standard rule of thumb is to set your well tank’s pressure at 2 psi below the cut-on point of your pressure switch. So if your well is set up for a high cycle of 40/60 psi, your pressure should be set to 38 psi. If you use a low setting of 30/50 psi, you would set the pressure to 28 psi.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2019
Only person/ company who advertised 24/7 emergency service and meant it. The other 5 I called would not come out even though it was and emergency ( pouring rain and sump well filling with sump pump not working)
Bella Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2016
They installed a new house unit, a heat and air pump, as well as a mini split. We're very happy with both.
Sig Cox Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in June 2016
I was replacing the sump pump every few years and Paul's detective work to find (and then correct) the underlying cause of our latest untimely sump pump failure made all the difference. I called Plumbing One because their Angie's List reviews showed multiple small jobs with A ratings and I am...
Plumbing One
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Reviewed in November 2015
When my well pump stopped working, Bapst sent Steve to my home within 2 hours. Once the problem was diagnosed, a new pump was installed, and I had fresh water again, within half a day. Although expensive, the service was expedient and excellent.
Bapst, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2015
They were careful to keep dust and dirt minimal. There has not been water in the basement since then. They did some follow up with our sump pump. The work inside and outside was done well, and guaranteed.
Everdry Waterproofing of Louisville
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Reviewed in January 2012
Ryan was on time, courteous and clean. He did an excellent job. The components they use are top notch. They are a bit pricey but reasonable given the quality of their work and of the products they use. They were also quick to give us a referral to an excellent water well company to help us...
Cruikshank Plumbing Co
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Reviewed in October 2011
Some of it went well. With the faucet, it started to squeak. I just fixed it myself. I was also disappointed because they did not think to check the outside piping. I am still having trouble with the sump pump.
Blessed Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in May 2011
Wells Plumbing arrived about 9:00 AM They Extended my main water line to the area of the sump pump. Installed several shut offs. and installed the new sump pump . we tested the sump pump mnaually by unpugging the primary sump pump and filled sump area with water. Worked great. I am very...
WELLS PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in January 2011
Went very well. Mold was located and removed in finished basement where the sump pump was boxed in.
The Waterworks
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Reviewed in July 2008
Our sump pump stopped working during the spring when it was raining for days on end. I called Muetzel and the scheduler told me that they were swamped with calls just like mine, but they would try to squeeze us in as soon as they could. We received a call the next day that a crew had finished...
Muetzel Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
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Another common question is, what pressure should your well tank be set at? The standard rule of thumb is to set your well tank’s pressure at 2 psi below the cut-on point of your pressure switch. So if your well is set up for a high cycle of 40/60 psi, your pressure should be set to 38 psi. If you use a low setting of 30/50 psi, you would set the pressure to 28 psi.

Every 1-2 years to ensure optimal performance and prolong lifespan.

Both can deliver clean water to your taps, but well water and city water carry a few differences. City water is delivered and connected through a main water line, and it travels through a network of underground private and public pipes to service various buildings and structures once it’s been treated.

Well water is derived from dug or drilled wells that source groundwater from the water table. City water is often more expensive than well water, but it eliminates the need for you to test and treat your own well water.

No. Well pump replacement is not recommended as a DIY project, particularly if you have a deep well and a submersible pump. Plumbing and electricity are best left to the pros, especially when something like your well pump includes both. Even when troubleshooting your pump, it pays to have a partner standing by for your assistance and safety.

When testing the pressure of your well tank, the psi should be two below the cut-on pressure. For example, if your tank is set to 40/60, then your pressure should be at 38 psi.

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