How much does it cost to replace a submersible well pump?

How much does it cost to replace a submersible well pump?

Well pump replacement costs $538 to $1,851 on average with most homeowners spending $400 to $2,000 to install a deep-well submersible pump and $300 to $1,200 for a shallow-well jet pump. New retail well pumps cost $100 to $1,200, and labor costs to replace range from $200 to $800.

What is the average lifespan of a submersible well pump?

The average life expectancy is 10 to 15 years for a residential 3-wire and 8 to 13 years for a residential 2-wire well pump. Life expectancy of the pump depends on many different factors, some of which are the quality of the pump, how often the pump has to run, and the electrical supply to the pump.

When should I replace my submersible well pump?

When should I replace my well pump?

1. Energy Bills Creeping Up. One of the first signs your well pump is ready for replacement comes from energy bills that are slowly rising year over year.
2. Low Water Pressure.
3. Tripping Circuit Breakers.
4. Brown spots in the yard?
5. Yells from the shower!
6. A huge jump in electricity costs.

How much does it cost to install a new well pump?

The average cost to replace a well pump is $1,676, or between $923 and $2,486, according to more than 600 surveyed homeowners. Shallow pumps cost around $1,000 to install, while deep-well projects cost roughly $2,000. Most well pump units retail for between $100 and $1,200.

How do I recover a submersible well pump?

Preparation

1. Place the hoist or pulley system of your choice over the well head, ensuring the cable used to pull up the well pump is vertical above the well head.
2. Connect the pulling mechanism to the cable that escorts the well pump pipe.
3. Initiate the vertical pulling motion on the well pump.

Does a submersible pump need a pressure tank?

A pressure tank is not always required with a submersible pump. What a pressure tank does is maintain pressure at set range. If you don’t need pressure to be maintained within a set range a pressure tank is not required.

Why is my submersible pump not working?

A leak in your system will cause both of these issues. Replace any leaking or damaged pipes and check the water level to make sure that your pump hasn’t exceeded the well capacity. A faulty pressure switch will also cause the motor stay on or cycle too fast. Double-check the settings, and clean the contacts.

How far from bottom of well should pump be?

10 to 20 feet

How deep can a 1/2 HP well pump go?

1/2 HP pumps are for shallow wells that are 60-125 feet deep.