💧 Well Drilling

Well Pump Service — Signs of Failure & When to Replace

Submersible pumps in Eastern WA last 10–15 years. Failure is rarely sudden — it starts with reduced pressure, short cycling, or air spitting from faucets.

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What's Covered

  • ✓ Reduced pressure throughout the house
  • ✓ Short cycling: pump kicks on/off every few seconds
  • ✓ Air spitting from faucets: pump near bottom or dropping water table
  • ✓ Check pressure tank first — waterlogged tank mimics pump failure
  • ✓ Franklin Electric, Grundfos, Goulds: the three quality pump brands

Typical Costs in Spokane

Pump pull and inspection$300 – $600
1 HP submersible (standard)$1,800 – $3,500 installed
1.5–2 HP (deep well / high demand)$2,500 – $5,000 installed
Pressure tank replacement only$400 – $900 installed

Common Questions

What is a waterlogged pressure tank?
It has lost its air charge — water fills the entire bladder and the pump short-cycles. Tap the tank: a good tank sounds hollow in the upper half. Replacement runs $400–$900 — far less than pump replacement.
Repair or replace a failing pump?
A pump over 10 years old that has been pulled for any reason is almost always better replaced. The labor cost to pull and re-install is identical whether you repair or replace — and a repaired old pump is still an old pump.
Can I replace my well pump myself?
Not recommended. Pulling a submersible pump involves 100–300+ ft of drop pipe and wire. Without proper equipment, pipe can be lost in the well — a much more expensive problem.

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