A jet pump that loses the prime stops pulling the water. The suction leaks and the check valves are the causes.
The prime
The jet pump must stay primed to pull the water. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the prime is the start.
The leak
A suction line leak lets the air in and the prime out. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the leak is the cause.
The valve
A failing foot valve lets the water fall back. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the valve is the cause.
The reprime
Refill the pump and the restart it to test. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the reprime is the step.
The check
Inspect the suction fittings for the air leaks. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the check is the step.
The fix
Seal the leaks and the replace the bad valve. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Mobile, the fix is the repair.
The call
Losing prime? Call 888-217-3585 and Mobile Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Mobile pro for the service.
Plumbing in Mobile: what to know
In Mobile, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Mobile County — from Chickasaw, Prichard and Semmes to ZIP codes like 36606, 36607, 36652 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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