Well Pump Repair and Replacement

Most Hill Country homes on a private well use a submersible pump that sits deep down inside the well casing. It's out of sight until something goes wrong. Hill Country Well Repair connects you with independent local pump installers who can diagnose the problem and repair or replace the pump.

Signs Your Well Pump Needs Attention

• No water, or water that cuts in and out
• Faucets that spit air or sputter
• The pump runs constantly or won't shut off
• The pump turns on and off rapidly (short cycling)
• Pressure that's weaker than it used to be
• A tripped breaker that keeps tripping
• Higher electric bills with no other explanation
• Sand, sediment, or cloudy water

What a Pump Service Call Usually Involves

A technician typically checks the electrical supply, the pressure switch, the control box (on some systems), and the pressure tank before deciding the pump itself has failed. Not every "dead pump" is the pump. If the pump does need replacing, the crew pulls the pipe and wire out of the well, which takes equipment on deep wells, and installs a pump sized for your well and home.

Who Can Work on Your Pump

In Texas, people who install or repair well pumps for hire must be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Ask for the license number before work starts. Equipment on the well side of the main valve to the house generally falls under TDLR-licensed drillers and pump installers.

What Does It Cost?

Price depends on the cause, the well depth, the pump size, and access. Pulling a pump from a deep Hill Country well costs more than a shallow one. The provider will quote you before doing the work.

Well Pump FAQ

How long do well pumps last? It varies with water quality, usage, and how often the pump cycles. A pump that short cycles from a bad pressure tank tends to wear out sooner.

Can I replace a well pump myself? Texas lets owners work on their own wells for their own use, but deep submersible pumps are heavy and the wiring is high voltage. Most homeowners hire a licensed pump installer.

Is it the pump or the pressure tank? Rapid on-off cycling often points to the pressure tank. See pressure tank problems.

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