Well pump replacement in Licking County, OH
When the pump itself has failed, we replace it with one matched to your well.
A well pump is not an automatic replacement. Before one is pulled, the breaker, pressure switch, control box (on some submersible systems) and the pressure tank should be ruled out, because each can mimic a dead pump for far less money.
When the pump has failed, the replacement should be matched to your well: how deep the pump sits, how much water the house uses, and whether the system is a submersible in the well or a jet pump in the house. Replacing a pump with a like component, or changing between a jet and a submersible, is classed as a repair under Ohio rule 3701-28-01 and does not require a permit by that definition.
Repair-or-replace is a real question. An older pump can be worth keeping if the problem is the switch or the tank. We say so when that is the case.
Signs the pump may be the problem
- No water with the breaker on and the pressure switch checked.
- Pump runs constantly but pressure never builds.
- Sputtering, air in the lines or water that comes and goes.
- Breaker trips when the pump starts.
- Old equipment and a history of repairs, where replacing is cheaper than repairing again.
Well Pump Replacement: questions, answered
Does replacing a well pump need a permit?
Under OAC 3701-28-01, replacing a pump with a like component, or changing between jet and submersible, is a repair, and repairs do not require a permit. Altering the well itself does. Read the permit guide and confirm with Licking County Public Health if your job is unusual.
How do I know if it is the pump or something cheaper?
A diagnosis checks the breaker, the pressure switch, the tank charge and the wiring before blaming the pump. See no-water diagnosis.
What does it cost?
It depends on pump type, depth and labor. The cost page lists the factors and one cited published range.
Does the well need to be disinfected afterward?
Yes. OAC 3701-28-11 requires a repaired well to be disinfected before water is used for drinking. Whoever does the repair should do it at completion.
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