Having a water fountain is always a great addition to any indoor and outdoor space. Inside our homes, a wall fountain or even that little tabletop fountain on the corner profoundly affects the atmosphere around us, making a space more serene and relaxing. However, operating and running these water features require more than just adding water. There are other things that one has to do in order to keep these fountains up and running, and some of them are written below.

Regular cleaning is an important thing to do in order for your water fountain to run efficiently. This is applicable to all fountain types, regardless if they are used indoors or outdoors. When a fountain is not clean there's a large possibility that algae and dirt will build up on its motor, causing it to run loudly and the water will leave water spots on the basin that are hard to remove. Be sure to give your fountain the sponging it needs on a regular basis with the use of cleaning products appropriate for the material make up of your water feature, and change its water periodically.

Fountains need water to be added at regular intervals as evaporation is a primary factor that causes immediate water loss. If you are going to add water to your wall and tabletop fountains, make use of distilled water instead of tap water. Unlike tap water, distilled water has no mineral compositions and impurities that could build up on the surface of fountains, affecting their appearance. However, if distilled water is not available, use tap water that has been treated by certain water treatment products to improve its quality and consistency.

Always put in mind that water is a good breeding ground for bacteria to develop. You will know if bacteria are present in the water of your fountain if oily films begin to develop on the water surface. Aside from changing water periodically, you can use UV lights to shine on the basin of your fountains especially for wall mounted fountains. The low level of UV rays emitted by this light will hinder the growth of bacteria.

When in good condition, water from wall and tabletop fountains are suppose to cascade from the source to the basin with soothing sound that is resonant to the smooth flowing sound of streams. However, if the water level of your fountain is too low, it will sound more like water babbling from a large water pump. In order to avoid this, always see to it that the water basin is full. You can ensure this by filling the basin with water at the same time when you are going to water your plants; doing this will help you establish a routine that you won't forget.

Finally, maintain the power of your water fountain pump by allowing it to run constantly. Frequently turning the pump on and off could actually affect how it functions, and would shorten the service rendered by your fountain as doing this could eventually wear out its motor. If you're worried about your electric consumption, what you can do is to turn your fountain off at night when and turn it on during the day. This way the motor would be able to rest for longer hours as well as the water pump.