Well Pump Replacement in Palm Bay, FL

A new pump is a real investment, so it should only happen when a repair won't do. When it is the right call, the job is about more than swapping one pump for another. The new pump has to be matched to the depth of the well, the water level, the size of the household and the pressure you want at the tap.

When replacement is the right choice

• The motor is burnt out or shorted (confirmed with electrical readings, not guesswork).
• The pump runs but can no longer build or hold pressure, even with a healthy tank and switch.
• Sand or sediment has worn the pump badly.
• The pump keeps failing and repairs are adding up.
• The pump is the wrong size for the house, for example after an addition or a new irrigation system.

Submersible or jet pump?

Most deeper wells use a submersible pump that sits down in the well. Shallow wells often use an above-ground jet pump. Which one you need depends on your well, not on preference. A contractor will check the well depth and water level before recommending a pump.

What the replacement job includes

1. Confirm the old pump has actually failed.
2. Measure or confirm well depth and water level, and choose a pump and horsepower to match.
3. Pull the old pump (for submersibles, this means lifting the pump, pipe and wire out of the well).
4. Check the pipe, wire, check valves and well cap while everything is out, and replace what is worn.
5. Install the new pump and test pressure, flow and amp draw.
6. Check the pressure tank and switch. A worn tank can ruin a new pump.
7. Haul away the old equipment.

How long does it take?

Many replacements are done in one visit. Deep submersible wells, wells that need extra pipe or wire, or jobs where a part has to be ordered can take longer. You will be told before work starts.

Making the new pump last

• Keep the pressure tank properly charged so the pump doesn't short cycle.
• Ask about surge protection for the pump circuit. Lightning is a leading cause of pump failure in Brevard County.
• If you get sand in your water, ask about a sediment filter or a sand separator.