Your well system has five main parts: the pump, the pressure switch, the pressure tank, the wiring (and a control box on some pumps) and the pipe joining them. A failure in any one of them looks the same from the kitchen tap: no water, or not enough. The job is to work out which part failed before anything gets replaced.
Call (321) 220-9883Symptoms worth a call
- Dry taps all over the house.
- Pressure that comes and goes, so the shower turns weak and then blasts.
- Rapid clicking as the pump starts and stops every few seconds.
- A pump that never shuts off, or a power bill that jumps for no clear reason.
- A breaker that trips the moment the pump tries to start.
- Air, sand or a new smell in the water.
How the contractor finds the fault
- Power. Breaker, wiring and voltage at the switch. After a Treasure Coast thunderstorm, this is where a lot of "dead pump" calls end.
- Switch and tank. Burnt switch contacts and a tank with no air charge are common, quick fixes.
- The pump. Amp draw and resistance readings show whether the motor is healthy, failing or shorted, without guessing.
- Pipe and valves. A leak, a stuck check valve or a jet pump that has lost prime.
- Your options and the price, before any work starts.
Many repairs don't need a new pump
A switch, a capacitor, a tank recharge, a check valve or a wiring repair fixes a large share of calls. When the motor really is finished, the contractor should show you the readings. See well pump replacement for what a swap involves.
Why pumps fail around Sebastian
- Lightning. Central and east Florida see some of the most lightning in the country, and well controls are exposed to it.
- Storm outages and the power surge when service comes back.
- Floods. North Indian River County flooded badly in November 2023, and drowned controls fail later.
- Short cycling from a waterlogged tank.
- Hard dry-season irrigation on sprinkler wells.
No water at all? If the pump is running nonstop, switch it off at the breaker. If the breaker trips, don't keep resetting it. Then call (321) 220-9883.
Common questions
How soon can someone come?
It depends on the day and where you are. No-water calls get priority, and you'll be told the earliest time when you call.
How much does well pump repair cost in Sebastian?
It depends on what failed. A switch or capacitor is a small job; a new submersible pump is a much bigger one. You get a price after diagnosis and before work starts.
Can lightning really kill a pump?
Yes. Surges from lightning are one of the most common reasons switches, control boxes and motors fail here. A surge protector on the pump circuit helps.
Do you work on sprinkler wells?
Yes. Irrigation wells are a big share of calls in Sebastian, Vero Beach and the communities between.