Carrying out your daily chores can be too hectic without a private well on your property. There might not be adequate water flow sometimes, or you might be stuck amidst your task with no water. Keeping this in mind, it is highly recommended to contact your nearest well drilling company and get a well drilled today. 
Moving forth, your well, especially an old one, might ask for repairs from time to time. Having said that, it’s entirely normal for your well to sometimes be in need of repairing or replacing. And, if you’re on that stage, you might be confused about whether to get it serviced, replaced or repaired. 
Here are some ways through which you can tell if your well can still be repaired or if it’s beyond repair. Read on to look out for the following four signs to get an idea of what to do. 

Your Well Pump Is Getting Old

On average, a well-working and well-maintained submersible well can last up to 10-15 years. And, if this key equipment is on its last leg, your technician might recommend you to get it replaced. In this case, they would have to extract this part from deep into the ground, which is both- pretty expensive and time taking. 
Moreover, another way to find out about what to do is by calculating and analyzing your cost. If the repairing cost exceeds 50% of the actual worth of your well, it definitely needs to be replaced. 
Another point- if you have installed the well for a long time, but it’s not been in use much, chances are the well can still be repaired. 

It Runs Constantly

Ever noticed a sudden hike in your energy bills? This might be due to the fact that your well has been running continuously. The well runs continuously if it’s faulty. At this point, it’s best to contact a technician to get it repaired. 
If the well has minor leaks or leakage in important places like a suction line, it can easily get repaired. However, if your well has reached its age, your technician will recommend you to get it replaced to save on energy bills. 

It Asks For Repairs Way Too Often

Are you tired of calling your well technician every now and then? It might be because of an underlying issue, which needs to be analyzed as soon as possible. Starting again, you need to keep your repair cost in check. If the machine is asking for frequent repairs, it’s best to get the well replaced rather than spending your bucks on an old machine. 
While getting it replaced, make sure to look for its warranty. If it’s still under warranty, you could easily get it replaced at no or minimal cost. 

The Water Is Dirty

Does your water taste metallic or smell like rotten eggs? If yes, then, honestly, there’s not a big of an issue. It might be due to the presence of unharmful minerals in your water. And although this might be unaesthetic, it’s entirely safe. 
However, if the water is dirty and filled with dust particles or sand, you have to act fast. This might be due to the exposure of slight leakage in your well pump, which can not only reduce the well’s lifespan but can also affect your health. 
In fact, the cause might be due to heavy rain, broken pipes or, worst, the presence of a septic system that contaminated the groundwater. Get your system inspected by a professional and ask them to get it treated as soon as possible. 

Conclusion

Whatever may be the reason, it is often recommended to get in touch with a professional and not handle these things on your own. The technician will instruct you what to do, depending on your situation.