Chino Valley, Prescott Valley and nearby
Well pump replacement for local wells
Replacing a submersible well pump means pulling the pipe, wire and pump out of the well, swapping the pump, and lowering everything back down. Call and get connected with an independent local well pump company.
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About well pump replacement
Replacing a submersible well pump means pulling the pipe, wire and pump out of the well, swapping the pump, and lowering everything back down. On deep wells that is a crew, a pump hoist or rig, and a few hours or more.
Because the hard part is getting the pump out, many owners ask what else should be replaced at the same time, like the wire, the check valve or the pipe. Ask the company to explain what they see once it is up.
Signs to watch for
- The pump motor has failed and will not start
- The pump runs but moves little or no water
- The breaker trips the moment the pump starts
- The pump is old and was repaired more than once
- Water output has dropped steadily over months
- The company found a failed motor after testing at the surface
What local well records show
A replacement pump has to be pulled from the depth it is set at, and in Chino Valley that is usually a few hundred feet. Recorded wells in 86323 have a median depth of 345 ft, and 90 percent are shallower than 510 ft.[source] The median static water level is 165 ft in 86323, which the company uses with depth to decide where to set the new pump.[source]
A replacement pump has to be pulled from the depth it is set at, and in Prescott Valley that is usually a few hundred feet. Recorded wells in 86312 have a median depth of 510 ft, and 90 percent are shallower than 640 ft.[source] The median static water level is 360 ft in 86312, 272 ft in 86315 and 124 ft in 86314, which the company uses with depth to decide where to set the new pump.[source]
| 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
- How did you confirm the pump itself failed?
- What size pump do you recommend for my depth and yield, and why?
- Will you replace the wire, pipe or check valve while it is out?
- What warranty comes with the pump and the labor?
- Will the water be cloudy afterwards, and for how long?
- 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 pump replacement 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 pump replacement: common questions
How do I know the pump needs replacing and not a repair?
A company can test the pump and wiring from the surface before pulling it. Ask what tests they ran.
Does a deeper well cost more to replace?
Depth adds work because there is more pipe and wire to pull. We do not publish prices. The company will quote your well.
Should I upgrade to a constant pressure system at the same time?
Some owners do. Ask the company whether it suits your well and household.
Will the new pump be the same size?
Not always. Size should match your well depth, water level and yield. Ask how they chose it.
Is my old pump's information on file?
Sometimes. The ADWR record for your well can include the driller's log and pump details.[source]
Need help with well pump replacement?
Call and get connected with a local well pump company.
Call about well pump replacement(928) 655-8940