Well Pump Repair & Installation
What kind of well pump do you have?
Two basic types: submersible (the pump is at the bottom of the well, underwater) and jet (the pump is on the surface, suction-pulling water up). Most Upstate SC wells drilled in the last 30 years are submersible — they last longer and push water from any depth. Older shallow wells (under 25 feet) often have jet pumps. The repair cost and process is different for each; we identify which you have on arrival.
Common well-water problems we fix
- No water at any tap — pump has failed, pressure switch is bad, breaker is tripped, or pressure tank is waterlogged. We diagnose in under 30 minutes.
- Water pressure too low — pressure switch set wrong, bladder in pressure tank failed, or pump worn. Cheap fix in most cases.
- Pump runs constantly — leak somewhere on the system, check valve failed, or pressure tank lost its air charge. Cycling like this kills pumps in months.
- Air spitting from faucets — drawing air into the system, usually from a low water table or a leaking suction line on jet pumps.
- Dirty, cloudy, or sandy water — well casing may be silting in, or you need a sediment filter. We can test the water and recommend filtration.
- Iron or sulfur (rotten egg) smell — common in Upstate SC well water; treatable with appropriate filtration or aeration.
What's included in a pump replacement
- Pull the old pump from the well (200+ feet of pipe and wire) — this is the labor-intensive part
- New pump matched to your well depth and household demand
- New torque arrestor, splice kit, and rope/safety line
- New check valve and pitless adapter seal if needed
- Reset the system, pressure-test, and confirm full house flow
- 2-year warranty on labor; manufacturer warranty on pump (typically 5 years)
Pressure tanks
The blue or red tank in your basement or pump house is the pressure tank. It contains a rubber bladder filled with compressed air. As the pump runs, water fills the bladder; the air keeps water under pressure between pump cycles. When that bladder fails — every 8–15 years — the pump short-cycles and burns up. Replacement is $499–$899 depending on size (20, 32, or 44 gallon).
Well water testing
If you've moved into a home with a well, or you haven't tested in a few years, we recommend a basic water test ($99–$199). It checks bacteria (coliform, E. coli), nitrates, iron, hardness, and pH. Based on results we can recommend appropriate filtration — softeners for hard water, sediment filters, iron filters, or UV sterilization.