No water right now? Call Austin Drilling.
We've served South Carolina since 1960 — 66 years of knowing exactly what's underground here. We'll find the real problem instead of selling you parts you don't need.
Turned on the tap and got nothing? Don't panic. A well that suddenly stops giving water usually has one of a few common causes, and some are quick to check yourself. This guide walks you through it — and if it turns out to be a bigger job, we've fixed it thousands of times since 1960.
Quick Checks You Can Do Right Now
- Check your circuit breaker. Well pumps run on electricity. Find the breaker labeled "well" or "pump" and see if it tripped. Flip it fully off, then back on. This fixes it more often than you'd think.
- Look at your pressure tank gauge. It is usually near where the water line comes into your house. If it reads zero or very low, your pump may not be running.
- Listen for the pump. When you run a faucet, can you hear the pump kick on? Silence often means an electrical or pump problem. A pump that runs but gives no water points to a different issue.
- Check for a tripped pressure switch. There is a small box on the pressure tank with a lever. Sometimes it needs to be reset. If you are not comfortable near electrical parts, skip this and call us.
Common Reasons a Well Stops Giving Water
- Tripped breaker or blown fuse. The simplest cause — cut power stops the pump. Easy to check, easy to fix.
- A failed pressure switch. This little switch tells your pump when to turn on. When it wears out, the pump won't start, and no water comes through.
- A waterlogged or failed pressure tank. The tank stores pressure so water flows smoothly. When it fails, you get sputtering, low pressure, or no water at all.
- A worn-out well pump. Pumps last years, not forever. A pump at the end of its life may hum but move no water, or stop entirely. This is one of the most common repairs we do.
- A dropped water level. In a dry spell, the water table can fall below your pump. Sometimes the fix is lowering the pump; sometimes the well needs more work.
- A stuck check valve or a leak in the line. A bad valve or a cracked pipe underground can let water drain back down, so nothing reaches the house.
When to Call Austin Drilling
If the breaker reset didn't work, or the pump is silent, or you're getting air and sputtering instead of steady water — it's time for a pro. Well systems mix electricity, water, and deep equipment, and guessing can make things worse or cost you more.
We've served South Carolina since 1960 — 66 years of knowing exactly what's underground here. We're SC licensed, fully insured, and we'll come find the real problem instead of selling you parts you don't need.
Get Your Water Back
Call us or send a message. We diagnose the full system — pump, tank, switch, water level, and electrical — and tell you exactly what it will take to fix it.