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Hello all,
I'm sure you've heard this before but I can't seem to find topics specific to my problem. In other word I am kinda dense and I need help.
Time frame: 1 week
Problem: It started after increase in washing machine use. I would lose pressure coming into washer and then into whole house. I thought it was screen on water inlet for washer, nope. Noticeable increase in time pump runs to desired pressure. When watching pressure guage in main water line, pump would kick on about 15 lbs. At around 20 psi the pump seems like it couldn't build any more pressure. Takes about 3-5 minutes to get up to 50 psi(cutoff). I checked pressure tank when empty and it is around 28-30 psi.
Question: Can the impellers on the water pump go bad like on car water pump?
I am finding small amounts of sand and rust in the screen on the washer. Enough to make my rag gritty and completely rust colored after wiping clean.
Any info?? Help?? I am hoping it is the pump, that would be the cheapest fix for me right now. I would greatly appreciate all replies.
I'm sure you've heard this before but I can't seem to find topics specific to my problem. In other word I am kinda dense and I need help.
Time frame: 1 week
Problem: It started after increase in washing machine use. I would lose pressure coming into washer and then into whole house. I thought it was screen on water inlet for washer, nope. Noticeable increase in time pump runs to desired pressure. When watching pressure guage in main water line, pump would kick on about 15 lbs. At around 20 psi the pump seems like it couldn't build any more pressure. Takes about 3-5 minutes to get up to 50 psi(cutoff). I checked pressure tank when empty and it is around 28-30 psi.
Question: Can the impellers on the water pump go bad like on car water pump?
I am finding small amounts of sand and rust in the screen on the washer. Enough to make my rag gritty and completely rust colored after wiping clean.
Any info?? Help?? I am hoping it is the pump, that would be the cheapest fix for me right now. I would greatly appreciate all replies.