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Submersible Well Pump Repair
and Installation

A submersible pump sits at the bottom of your well, submerged in water, and pushes water up to the surface and into your home. When it fails, you have no water.

Submersible Pump Service

Submersible Well Pump Repair and Installation

A submersible pump sits at the bottom of your well, submerged in water, and pushes water up to the surface and into your home. It is the most common pump type for residential wells on the Treasure Coast. When it fails, you have no water. Brent Pump Works repairs, replaces, and installs submersible well pumps across Martin, St. Lucie, and Palm Beach counties.

How Submersible Pumps Work

A submersible pump is a sealed unit that combines a motor and a pump in a single housing. It is lowered into the well on a drop pipe and sits below the water level. When the pressure in your home drops below the pressure switch setting, the pump turns on and pushes water up the drop pipe, into the pressure tank, and through your plumbing. When the tank reaches the upper pressure setting, the pump shuts off.

Because the pump is underwater and sealed, it operates quietly and efficiently. But because it is at the bottom of a well, servicing it requires pulling the pump out of the well, which involves specialized equipment and a licensed contractor.

Warning Signs

Signs of a Failing Submersible Pump

No Water at All

The pump may have lost power (check the breaker and pressure switch first) or the motor may have burned out.

Low Water Pressure That Gets Worse Over Time

The pump may be wearing out and losing its ability to maintain pressure.

Pump Runs Constantly but Pressure Is Low

A leak in the drop pipe, a failing check valve, or a pump that can no longer keep up with demand.

Tripping the Breaker Repeatedly

A motor that is drawing too much current is on its way to failure.

Sandy or Dirty Water

The pump may have dropped in the well or the screen may be damaged.

Our Approach

Repair vs. Replacement

Not every pump problem requires a new pump. A failed capacitor, a bad pressure switch, or a waterlogged pressure tank can all mimic pump failure. We diagnose before we recommend. If the pump itself has failed and the motor is burned out, we pull the old pump and install a new one sized to your well depth and household water demand.

When we replace a submersible pump, we also inspect the drop pipe, the check valves, and the wiring. If any of these components are near the end of their life, we replace them at the same time so you are not paying for another pull in a year.

Sizing Matters

Sizing and Installation

A submersible pump must be matched to the well depth, the static water level, the flow rate, and the household demand. An undersized pump cannot maintain pressure during peak use. An oversized pump cycles too frequently and wears out faster. We size every installation to the specific well and household.

No Water? Call Now.

A failed submersible pump means no water. We offer emergency after-hours service for well pump failures across the Treasure Coast.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do submersible well pumps last?

A quality submersible pump typically lasts 8 to 15 years depending on the water conditions, how often it cycles, and the quality of the original installation. Using high-quality components and proper sizing extends the life of the pump.

Should I repair or replace my submersible pump?

If the problem is electrical (capacitor, pressure switch, wiring), repair is usually the right call. If the motor is burned out on an older pump, replacement is typically more cost-effective than rebuilding. We give you an honest recommendation based on the diagnosis.

How much does it cost to replace a submersible pump?

Cost depends on the depth of the well, the pump size, and whether the drop pipe and wiring also need replacement. We provide a complete estimate before starting work. Call 888-493-0984.

Schedule Service

Call 888-493-0984 for submersible pump diagnosis, repair, or replacement.

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