West Melbourne Well Pump Questions and Answers

Common causes are a clogged strainer or filter, a worn jet pump impeller, a leak on the suction side, or a well that can't keep up. A contractor can tell which with a pressure and flow check.

Pumps that sit idle for weeks can lose prime or stick. Turn it off at the breaker if it hums without running, and have it checked before the motor overheats.

Low or surging pressure, a pump that short cycles or never shuts off, air or sand in the water, a breaker that trips, or a sudden jump in the electric bill.

The pump turns on and off every few seconds. It is usually a pressure tank that has lost its air charge, and it wears the pump out quickly.

Yes. Lightning and power surges are a common cause of failed pressure switches, control boxes and motors in Central Florida.

It depends on what failed. A switch or capacitor is a small repair; a new submersible pump in a deep well is a much larger job. You get a price after diagnosis and before any work.

Watering rules can apply to well irrigation as well as city water. Check the current schedule with your city or the St. Johns River Water Management District before you set the timer.

A jet pump sits above ground and pulls water up; it suits shallow wells, including most sprinkler wells. A submersible pump sits down in the well and pushes water up; it suits deeper wells.

No. We focus on pumps, tanks and switches for existing wells.

Yes. The Florida Department of Health recommends private well owners test their water regularly and after flooding. The health department in Brevard County can advise on testing.