If your home relies on a private well for water, the well pump is the most critical component in your plumbing system. When it fails, you have zero water — no showers, no toilets, no kitchen, no laundry. Well pump issues range from simple pressure switch adjustments to complete pump replacement deep underground.
Got Plumbing USA connects you with licensed plumbers who specialize in well pump systems, including submersible pumps, jet pumps, pressure tanks, and well water treatment.
Signs of Well Pump Problems
- No water at all — pump may have failed completely
- Fluctuating water pressure — pressure tank or switch issues
- Pump runs constantly — leak in the system, failed check valve, or low well water level
- Pump cycles rapidly (short cycling) — waterlogged pressure tank or failed switch
- Dirty or sandy water — pump may be drawing from too low or the screen is damaged
- Air sputtering from faucets — low well water level or suction line leak
- High electric bills — pump running inefficiently
Well Pump Services
- Pressure switch adjustment/replacement — the most common and simplest fix
- Pressure tank replacement — waterlogged tanks cause short cycling and must be replaced
- Submersible pump replacement — requires pulling the pump from the well (often 100–300+ feet deep)
- Jet pump repair/replacement — above-ground pumps used for shallow wells
- Check valve replacement — prevents backflow and maintains prime
- Well water treatment — filtration, softening, and disinfection for well water quality issues
Cost
Pressure switch replacement costs $100–$250. Pressure tank replacement runs $300–$800. Submersible pump replacement (including well pulling) costs $1,000–$3,000+ depending on well depth. Jet pump replacement costs $500–$1,500.