Well Pump Repair & Replacement in Wilmington
Your well pump’s essentially the heart of your home’s water supply. When it cuts out suddenly, you’ll know about it. NC Quality Air repairs and replaces jet pumps and submersible pumps for homes on private wells here in Wilmington, along with Hampstead, Rocky Point, Leland, and all the rest of Cape Fear.
NC Quality Air’s available round the clock to help you with your well system needs (and plumbing needs in general), and our techs will find the cause of the problem, explain your options, and fix it fast.
Jet Pumps vs. Submersible Pumps: Which One Does Your Well Use?
Most homes around here use one of two types of pumps. Knowing which one helps you nail down what’s wrong with them when problems spring up.
Jet Pumps
A jet pump sits above ground, usually in a pump house or crawl space. It uses suction to pull the water up. There are shallow pumps and deep pumps; the former works best when the water’s 25 feet down or less, while the latter uses a two-pipe setup to reach deeper water.
These are more common in older homes here in coastal Southeastern NC. They’re easy to reach for repairs, but they’re much louder than submersible pumps. They also lose power as water levels drop.
Submersible Pumps
This sits down in the well casing below the water line. Instead of pulling water up, it pushes it up toward your home. That makes it a natural fit for deeper wells and bigger homes.
Warning Signs of a Failing Well Pump
Luckily for you, well pumps don’t usually fail out of the blue. Here are some signs to watch for:
- Your water pressure drops, even when only one faucet is running.
- The pump runs nonstop or takes much longer to fill the pressure tank.
- You hear grinding, humming, or rattling from the pump or well.
- Air spits out of your faucets.
- Sand or sediment shows up in your water or clogs your aerators.
- The breaker for your pump keeps tripping.
- Your electric bill from Duke Energy, Brunswick Electric, or Four County EMC climbs for no clear reason.
If you’re seeing any of the above, give the NC Quality Air plumbing team a call ASAP.
Our Jet Pump & Submersible Pump Services in Wilmington
Jet Pump Repair
With jet pumps, we fix any leaking seals, lost prime, bad pressure switches, and any motor problems on both shallow-well/deep-well jet pumps in Wilmington. Does your jet pump keep on losing prime? We’ll check for any air leaks, too.
Submersible Pump Repair
We’ll test the motor, wiring & controls from the surface and, if the pump needs to come out, we’ll inspect everything, pull it up, and handle the whole submersible replacement process.
Well Pump Replacement
Sometimes a pump’s too worn out to fix properly. We’ll size your new pump based on the well depth/width, water level, and how much water your household uses. Getting the size right is absolutely vital; a pump that’s too big or small wears out early.
Pressure Tank & Control Upgrades
A new pump paired with an old, waterlogged tank won’t last long. We’ll check on your pressure tank/controls during every pump job. That helps make sure the whole system works flawlessly together.
Get Jet or Submersible Pump Service in Wilmington, NC
Maybe your jet pump won’t hold prime, or your submersible pump quit overnight. NC Quality Air will come out and get your water flowing again. Give us a call to schedule service and be sure to ask about our financing options!
Frequently Asked Questions About Well Pumps
Should I repair or replace my well pump?
If your pump’s under 8 years old and the problem is with a switch or seal, a repair’s usually fine. But if it’s older (around 15 years) keeps failing, or the motor’s burnt out, replacing your well pump’s usually the better value overall.
Can I switch from a jet pump to a submersible pump?
Yes, you can in a lot of cases. If your well casing’s wide/deep enough, a submersible can be a pretty quiet, more efficient upgrade. We’ll check on your well and let you know your options and if a switch can work for you.
How long does a well pump replacement take?
Most jet pump swaps are pretty much done in a few hours. Submersible pump replacements will take a bit longer since the pump needs to come out of the well, but it’s not more than a day.
