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Water Pump Not Working? 12 Common Problems and How to Fix Them
Most water pump problems come down to five things: no power or low voltage, a pump that has lost its prime (air in the pipe), a well or borehole that has run low, a blocked strainer or impeller, or a worn part such as the capacitor, seal or pressure switch. Use the table below to match what your pump is doing to the likely cause, then follow the fix. Most checks take less than 15 minutes and need only a screwdriver and a bucket of water.
Safety first: switch off and unplug the pump (or switch of
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Oct 20, 2026