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Whether you have recently installed a new water well on your property or have an older one already in place, you may find that you need to either install a new pump or replace the old one. Since the process does not seem too hard and you wish to save money, you may be thinking about installing the new pump yourself.

However, there are intricacies involved when installing a pump that could cause issues if the work is done incorrectly. Below are a couple of potential problems that could arise if you attempt to install a water well pump yourself instead of hiring a professional to do it for you.

1.  Increased Risk of Connections Leaking Directly or Soon after Installation

One potential problem with installing a pump in your water well on your own is that there is an increased risk of leaking connections. The connection that supplies the pump with water, as well as the one to the exit pipe, is under a lot of internal pressure.

If the connections are not properly sealed and tightened, you will see leaks either as soon as you initially turn on the pump or shortly after the installation. A professional has the proper tools and know-how to ensure that the leaks do not happen.

2.  Decreased Chance of Removing All of the Internal Air When Trying to Prime the Pump

Another possible issue that could arise if you attempt to install the pump has to do with removing the air within the pump's water lines. Before you complete the installation, the pump must be completely primed to ensure that no air remains.

If air is left inside the pump, the water pressure will be inconsistent. This could cause problems ranging from not enough water being delivered to your home to damage to the inside of the pump because of excessive pressure. Having someone with experience installing well pumps helps to decrease this risk significantly.

If you try to install a new pump for your water well by yourself with no prior experience, you run the risk of having the connections leak as well as leaving air inside the lines that will decrease the pressure and could cause damage to the interior. Because of this, you may want to consider having a professional do it. Contact a business that offers water well pump installation services in your area to discuss your options for having them send someone out to install it for you.