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Well Pump Repair & Replacement in Northern California
Turned on the faucet and nothing came out? Pressure dropping, or a pump that won't stop clicking on and off? Earl's Plumbing tests the whole well system, from the pump to the pressure tank, switch, and wiring, and gets your water back on.
Call or text (530) 343-0330 — a real person answers calls day or night.
Earl's Plumbing repairs and replaces well pumps throughout Northern California, from Shasta County to Placer County, family-owned since 1998.
We fix and replace submersible and jet pumps, pressure tanks, pressure switches, control boxes, and wiring, with full pull-and-set replacement and no service call fee.
No-water calls get priority. Call or text (530) 343-0330 or schedule online.
No-water calls get priority
$0 service call fee
Submersible & jet
Pressure tanks
Financing (OAC)
CSLB #772565
Web-only offer
$25 OFF
Well Pump Repair or Replacement
Mention this page when you call or text, or add "$25 web offer" when you book online.
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🚱 No water? Check the well pump breaker once.
If it trips again or the water doesn't come back, stop resetting it. Repeated resets can burn out the pump. Call us — 24/7.
Signs Your Well System Needs Help
Well pumps usually warn you before they quit. Catch it early and it's often a smaller fix.
Low or dropping pressure
A worn pump, waterlogged tank, clogged filter, or failing switch.
Pump clicks on and off
Short-cycling. Usually the pressure tank, and it wears out pumps fast.
Pump never shuts off
A stuck switch, a leak in the system, or a pump that can't keep up.
Sputtering faucets
Air in the lines from a jet pump losing prime or a dropping water level.
Sand, sediment, or cloudy water
Can mean a pump set too low or a well problem stirring up sediment.
Higher electric bill
A pump running more than it should costs you every month.
New noises
Grinding, humming, or rapid clicking at the tank or pressure switch.
It's Not Always the Pump
A lot of "dead pump" calls turn out to be something cheaper. That's why we test the whole system before anyone pulls a pump out of the ground.
🎛️ Switch & controls
- Pressure switch contacts and settings
- Control box and start capacitor
- Breaker, wiring, and connections
- Often fixed same visit, no pull needed
🛢️ Pressure tank
- Air charge checked against switch settings
- Bladder tested for waterlogging
- Failed tanks cause short-cycling
- Replacing a tank protects the pump
⚙️ The pump
- Amp draw and motor tested from above ground
- Flow and pressure checked against the well
- Pulled only when the pump is the problem
- Replaced and sized to your well and household
Well Services We Provide
One local team for the pump, the tank, the plumbing, and the water.
No-water diagnosis
We test the pump, tank, switch, and wiring to find the real failure.
Pump replacement
Full pull-and-set, with a pump sized to your well depth and household.
Pressure tanks
Air charge service and replacement of waterlogged or failed tanks.
Switches & controls
Pressure switches, control boxes, capacitors, and wiring.
Jet pumps
Repair and replacement for shallow and older wells.
Well-to-house lines
Leaking or broken lines from the well to the home, plus leak detection.
Well water treatment
Sediment, iron, and UV systems through our water filtration team.
Softeners & RO
Water softeners and reverse osmosis for hard well water.
Submersible or Jet Pump? We Service Both.
Not sure which you have? If there's no pump in a pump house or next to the tank, it's probably down in the well.
Submersible pumps
- Sits down inside the well and pushes water up
- Quiet, since it's underground
- Works in deep drilled wells
- Replacement means pulling the pump and pipe
Jet pumps
- Sits above ground and pulls water up by suction
- Shallow-well jets to about 25 feet; deep-well to about 90
- Easier to reach for service
- More likely to lose prime
Northern California Wells Are All Different
Deep drilled wells in the Shasta foothills. Shallow wells on Butte County ranches. Old jet pump systems in the valley that haven't been touched in 20 years. They all fail differently.
We've been working on them since 1998, so we know what local water, sediment, and dry summers do to pumps and tanks. And when your water's out, we know that's not a "next week" problem.
- No-water calls get priority, same-day when available
- Common parts on the truck: switches, capacitors, tanks
- Pumps sized right for your well depth and household
Protect the Pump by Treating the Water
Sand, sediment, iron, and hard minerals wear out pump impellers and pressure tank bladders faster. Treating the water protects your plumbing, your water heater, and the pump itself.
- Test once a year. The CDC recommends testing private wells annually for bacteria, nitrates, dissolved solids, and pH.
- Sediment filtration keeps grit out of the house.
- UV purification is a common answer for bacteria.
Source: CDC well water testing guidelines. See our water filtration options.
★★★★★
"We called Earl's early on Sunday after our well pump went out. They came within two hours and fixed it within 2 hours — so happy with their response time, professionalism and ability to repair our well pump!"
— Carly B. · Well pump repair
Why Well Owners Call Earl's
Straight diagnosis, honest options, and water back on.
Whole-system diagnosis
Pump, tank, switch, and wiring. We don't pull a pump on a guess.
Repair or replace, honestly
If a switch or capacitor fixes it, that's what we'll recommend.
No-water priority
Calls answered 24/7. Same-day when available.
No service call fee
Free quote before any work. You decide, no pressure.
Financing available
Pump replacement wasn't in the budget? Financing on approved credit.
100% satisfaction guarantee
If it's not right, we make it right. 28 years and three local offices behind that.
When the Well Quits, Everything Quits
On a well, no pump means no showers, no toilets, no dishes, and no water for the animals. It's not an inconvenience. It stops the whole house, and it always seems to happen on a weekend.
Here's what I want you to know: a lot of the time it isn't the pump. It's a pressure switch, a capacitor, or a tank that's lost its air. We test all of it before we pull anything out of the ground. If the pump really is done, we'll size the right replacement and get your water back on as fast as we can.
— Clinton EarlOwner, Earl's Plumbing · Your Friend in the Business
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Three local offices covering eight Northern California counties. Every line takes calls and texts.
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Well Pump Questions, Answered
No water, short-cycling, pressure tanks, and repair vs. replace. Straight answers here.
Why do I suddenly have no water from my well?
The most common causes are a tripped breaker, a power outage, a failed pressure switch, a bad control box or capacitor, a waterlogged pressure tank, or a failed pump motor. Check the breaker once. If it trips again or the water does not come back, stop resetting it and call, because repeated resets can damage the pump.
Why does my well pump keep turning on and off?
Rapid on-off cycling, called short-cycling, usually means the pressure tank has lost its air charge or its bladder has failed, so it can no longer store water. It can also be a bad pressure switch or a leak in the system. Short-cycling wears out pump motors quickly, so it is worth fixing before the pump fails.
How long does a well pump last?
Most well pumps last roughly 8 to 15 years. Sediment, sand, iron, and hard water wear pumps faster, and a failed pressure tank that causes short-cycling can cut pump life dramatically. A properly sized pump with a healthy pressure tank, and filtration where the water needs it, lasts the longest.
Should I repair or replace my well pump?
Many no-water calls turn out to be a pressure switch, control box, capacitor, wiring, or pressure tank, which are repairable without pulling the pump. If the pump motor itself has failed, or the pump is old and worn, replacement is usually the better value. Earl's Plumbing tests the whole system first and quotes both options.
What is the difference between a submersible pump and a jet pump?
A submersible pump sits down inside the well and pushes water up, and it is the most common type in drilled wells. A jet pump sits above ground and pulls water up by suction. Shallow-well jet pumps work to about 25 feet and deep-well jet pumps to about 90 feet. Earl's Plumbing services both types.
Can a bad pressure tank damage my well pump?
Yes. The pressure tank lets the pump run in longer, less frequent cycles. When the tank loses its air charge or the bladder fails, the pump starts and stops every time a faucet opens, and that constant cycling overheats and wears out the motor. Replacing a failed tank is much cheaper than replacing a burned-out pump.
How often should I test my well water?
The CDC recommends testing private wells at least once a year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH. Test sooner if the water changes color, taste, or smell, or after flooding or well work. Sediment, iron, and hard water also shorten pump life, so treatment can protect the equipment too.
Does Earl's Plumbing charge a service call fee for well pump service?
No, and that's not going to change. You shouldn't have to pay just to find out what something costs, especially when you're already without water. We come out, test the pump, tank, switch, and wiring, and give you a free quote before any work. Financing is available on approved credit, and online customers get $25 off.