by Bob Kent | Sep 23, 2026 | Well Drilling
Turning on a faucet and finding no water is stressful at any time, but it can be especially urgent during a Northern Minnesota cold spell.The problem may be a frozen water line. It may also be a failed pump, pressure switch, control, electrical component, pressure...
by Bob Kent | Sep 3, 2026 | Well Drilling
A well pressure tank plays a major role in how a private water system feels and functions.When the tank is working properly, water pressure is steadier and the pump does not need to start every time someone opens a faucet. When the tank begins to fail, homeowners may...
by Bob Kent | Sep 1, 2026 | Well Drilling
Planning a new home on rural property involves more than choosing a house plan and clearing a building site.If the property will use a private well, the water system should be part of the construction plan early. Well location, septic placement, driveway access,...
by Bob Kent | Aug 28, 2026 | Well Drilling
Seeing sand, grit, cloudy water, or sediment coming from a private well can be unsettling.Sometimes the problem appears suddenly. Other times it starts with a few particles in a sink, a cloudy glass of water, or a filter that seems to clog faster every month.There are...
by Bob Kent | Aug 27, 2026 | Well Drilling
An unused well may look harmless, but an unsealed opening can create safety concerns and provide a pathway for contaminants to reach groundwater.Old wells are sometimes discovered during a property sale, renovation, demolition, farm cleanup, or new construction...
by Bob Kent | Aug 23, 2026 | Well Drilling
If your well pump keeps tripping the breaker, do not treat it like a nuisance that just needs another reset.A breaker trips to protect the electrical circuit. If it happens repeatedly, the system may have an electrical fault, damaged wiring, a failing pump motor, a...
