Replacing a well pump the right way

A submersible pump lives at the bottom of your well for 10–15 years, so when it goes, the goal is a clean pull, the right new unit for your well depth and yield, and no surprise costs.

Signs it’s replacement time, not another repair

• The pump is 10–15 years old and repairs are piling up
• Pressure sputters and air comes through the taps
• The motor hums, trips the breaker, or runs constantly without reaching cut-out
• Sand or sediment suddenly shows up in the water

What it costs

• Submersible pump motor: $500 – $1,200
• Full pump replacement (pump, drop pipe, wiring): $800 – $2,200
• Deep-well specialty work: up to $3,000
• Diagnostic: $95 – $150, often credited toward the job

Depth is the big variable — a 150-foot well costs less to service than a 300-footer, and every extra 100 feet means heavier cable, bigger pump, and more pull time. The pricing page has the full breakdown.

Winter matters

Plan a replacement for fall if you can. A pump that dies in a −30°C cold snap becomes an emergency call with frozen lines on top of it. If your pump is past 12 years old, replace it on your schedule — not the well’s.

We connect you with licensed well contractors across Nipissing District who pull, size, and set pumps for a living — and quote the whole job before they start.