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Well pump and pressure tank repair in Franktown, CO 80116
Franktown is home to our headquarters, a rural community where private wells and septic systems are common. When a well pump or pressure tank fails here, the whole house goes dry, and we work close by.
Franktown at a glance
- ZIP code
- 80116
- County
- Douglas
- Population
- 409 (2020 Census)
- Our headquarters
- 8852 Burning Ridge Ct, Franktown
- Calls we get most
- No water from the well, frozen lines, heaters
Yes. Our headquarters sits at 8852 Burning Ridge Ct in Franktown, so this is home ground for us. We cover the 80116 area, including the acreage roads near Castlewood Canyon State Park and the SH 83 and SH 86 junction. Franktown is roughly 25 miles south of our Aurora office along Parker Road. We answer 24/7.
Rural Franktown homes depend on their wells
Franktown is a small rural community where SH 83 meets SH 86, with Castlewood Canyon State Park just to the south. Homes sit on acreage rather than tight suburban lots, and many of them draw water from private wells and send wastewater to septic systems. That means a homeowner here owns the whole water system, from the pump down the well to the faucet in the kitchen.
The parts that fail most are the submersible pump, the pressure switch and the pressure tank. A waterlogged tank makes the pump cycle on and off rapidly until it burns out. A failed switch stops the pump entirely. Either way, the house loses water all at once. We diagnose those components first, since many no water calls turn out to be a switch or tank rather than the pump.
Winter is harder out here than in town. Pump houses, well pits and exposed lines on outbuildings sit in open, windy country, and arctic fronts can freeze them overnight. Hard water from wells also scales water heaters and fixtures. We handle septic drain lines inside and just outside the house, but septic tank pumping belongs to septic service companies.
Common calls
The plumbing Franktown acreage homes rely on
Well Pump & Pressure Tank Service
With wells common in Franktown, a failed pump, switch or pressure tank leaves a household without water. We troubleshoot the system and restore flow quickly.
More on well pump & pressure tank serviceFrozen Pipe Thawing & Repair
Exposed lines in pump houses, barns and garages freeze in hard cold fronts. We thaw them carefully and repair any pipe that split.
More on frozen pipe thawing & repairWhole-House Water Filtration
Well water can carry sediment, iron or odors. A filtration system matched to what your water contains improves taste and protects fixtures.
More on whole-house water filtrationWater Softener Installation
Hard well water scales heaters and fixtures quickly. A softener protects tank and tankless heaters and keeps faucet cartridges working.
More on water softener installationWater Heater Repair
Sediment from well water builds up in tanks, muffling burners and cutting output. Many heaters can be repaired and flushed rather than replaced.
More on water heater repairLocal tips
Well and winter tips for Franktown homeowners
- Check the tank pressureWith the pump off and the water drained, a pressure tank should hold its air charge. Low air makes the pump short cycle and wear out early.
- Heat the pump houseA small thermostatically controlled heater or heat cable in the pump house keeps the pressure switch and fittings from freezing on cold nights.
- Test well water regularlyPrivate well owners are responsible for their own water quality. Testing tells you whether filtration or softening would help your household.
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Questions
Plumbing questions from Franktown
Why did my Franktown well suddenly stop giving water?
The most common causes are a failed pressure switch, a tripped breaker, a waterlogged pressure tank or a worn pump. A frozen line in a pump house is another winter cause. We check the electrical feed, switch and tank first, since those are faster fixes than pulling a pump.
Is your headquarters really in Franktown?
Yes. Our headquarters is at 8852 Burning Ridge Ct, Franktown, CO 80116, and our Aurora office is on Dallas Street. Being based in Franktown means rural well and frozen line calls here are close to home for us, and we answer the phone 24/7.
Can you help if my Franktown septic system backs up?
We can clear and repair the drain line from the house toward the septic tank and fix plumbing inside the home. If the tank itself is full or the drain field has failed, a septic service company handles that part. We will tell you which problem you have.
Plumbing trouble in Franktown?
Call any hour. We tell you on the phone how soon a plumber can get to you.