Chino Valley, Prescott Valley and nearby
Well pressure switch repair for local wells
The pressure switch is the small box on the pipe near your tank that tells the pump when to start and stop. Call and get connected with an independent local well pump company.
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About pressure switch repair
The pressure switch is the small box on the pipe near your tank that tells the pump when to start and stop. Its contacts can burn or stick, and the small tube under it can clog.
A switch problem can look like a pump failure: no water, or a pump that never stops. It is also one of the more common surface fixes, which is why companies check it early. It carries household voltage, so leave it closed.
Signs to watch for
- Clicking or chattering at the switch
- The pump will not start even though the breaker is on
- The pump will not shut off
- Pressure never reaches its normal reading
- Burn marks or a hot smell near the switch
- Insects or debris inside the switch cover
What local well records show
Because the switch sits at the surface, it is one of the first things a company checks in Chino Valley, where recorded wells have a median depth of 345 ft in 86323.[source] Finding a switch problem before pulling a pump from that depth saves real work.
Because the switch sits at the surface, it is one of the first things a company checks in Prescott Valley, where recorded wells have a median depth of 510 ft in 86312, 504 ft in 86315 and 330 ft in 86314.[source] Finding a switch problem before pulling a pump from that depth saves real work.
| ZIP | Area | Well records | Median depth | Middle half of depths | Median static water level | Median tested yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86323 | Chino Valley | 11,230 | 345 ft | 265 to 425 ft | 165 ft | 15 gpm |
| 86312 | Prescott Valley | 1,854 | 510 ft | 500 to 590 ft | 360 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86315 | Prescott Valley | 1,486 | 504 ft | 390 to 605 ft | 272 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86314 | Prescott Valley | 311 | 330 ft | 210 to 500 ft | 124 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86334 | Paulden | 1,772 | 325 ft | 280 to 400 ft | 180 ft | 18 gpm |
| 86327 | Dewey | 2,031 | 305 ft | 202 to 410 ft | 110 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86329 | Humboldt | 2,314 | 265 ft | 160 to 400 ft | 85 ft | 15 gpm |
Questions to ask the company
- Is it the switch, the tank or the pump?
- Should the small tube under the switch be cleaned or replaced too?
- Does my tank pressure match the switch setting?
- Is a low-pressure cutoff switch a good idea for my well?
- What is your Arizona ROC license number?
You can check any Arizona contractor license on the ROC contractor search (opens in a new tab).
Well pressure switch repair by town
What to have ready when you call
- Your address and the nearest cross street, so the company can tell you if you are in their area.
- What is happening. No water at all, low pressure, a pump that will not shut off, a breaker that keeps tripping.
- Anything you know about the well. Depth, age of the pump, or the well registration number that starts with 55- (see below for how to look it up).
- What you already checked. For example, whether the breaker for the well is on and what the pressure gauge near the tank reads.
Do not know the details? Call anyway. The company will ask the right questions.
Well pressure switch repair: common questions
Can I tap the switch to get water?
Do not. The switch carries household voltage. Call instead.
Why does the pump not shut off?
A stuck switch is one cause. A leak, a failing pump or low water are others. The company will check.
Is a switch replacement a big job?
It is usually a surface job, so the pump stays in the well. Ask the company.
Need help with pressure switch repair?
Call and get connected with a local well pump company.
Call about pressure switch repair(928) 655-8940