A replacement pump has to suit the well and the job. A sprinkler pump sized for six zones on a small lot is the wrong pump for a half-acre yard. A house pump on an acreage property may need to push water a long way from the well. Getting the size right is what makes the new pump last.
Call (321) 220-9883When replacement makes sense
- The motor is burnt out or shorted, confirmed with meter readings.
- The pump runs but can't build pressure, even with a good tank and switch.
- Sand has worn the impellers.
- Repairs keep coming back.
- You added zones or a pool fill and the old pump can't keep up.
What the job includes
- Confirm the old pump has failed.
- Check well depth and water level and choose the pump and horsepower.
- Remove the old pump (for a submersible, pull the pump, pipe and wire out of the well).
- Replace worn check valves, fittings or wire while it's open.
- Install, then test pressure, flow and amp draw.
Shallow sprinkler wells usually take an above-ground jet pump. Deeper household wells usually use a submersible pump. It's also a good moment to check the pressure tank, since a bad tank will shorten the new pump's life.
Common questions
How long does a replacement take?
An above-ground jet pump is often a same-visit job. A submersible pump takes longer because it has to be pulled from the well.
What does a new pump cost?
It depends on the pump type, horsepower and well depth. You get a firm price before work starts.
Should I replace the pressure tank too?
Only if it's failing. A contractor will test it while they're there.