Well Pump Repair & Replacement
No water? Low pressure? We find the problem and fix it — usually by pulling and testing the pump right on site with our truck-mounted rig.
Well Pump Repair & Replacement you can count on
When a well pump quits, everything in the house stops with it — no showers, no dishes, no toilets. Action Electric Motor & Pump Repair has been getting Panhandle families back on water since 1978, and well pump work is the heart of what we do.
We service both submersible pumps (down in the well) and above-ground jet pumps, plus everything that keeps them running: pressure tanks, pressure switches, control boxes, check valves and wiring. Because we're electric motor specialists as well as pump techs, we diagnose the electrical side properly instead of guessing.
Signs it’s time to call
- No water at any faucet
- Pressure that surges, pulses or slowly drops
- Pump that cycles on and off rapidly
- Tripped breaker or pump that hums but won't run
- Air spitting from faucets
- Sandy, muddy or discolored water
- Unusually high electric bill
If any of these sound familiar, call (850) 247-0500. We’re happy to talk you through a few quick checks before we roll a truck.
What we handle
- Pump repair & replacement
- Pressure tank replacement
- Pressure switch & control box repair
- Check valves, wiring & drop pipe
- Pump & motor sizing for your well
- Warranty on parts and labor
Where we work
We provide well pump repair & replacement throughout Gulf, Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Liberty, Jackson, Washington, Holmes, Walton, Leon, Wakulla and Gadsden counties, including Wewahitchka, Panama City, Port St. Joe, Apalachicola, Altha, Fountain.
How a well system works
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The aquifer
Your water starts underground. Most Panhandle wells draw groundwater from layers of sand and porous limestone — the Floridan aquifer is the big one under much of the region.
Sand or grit in your water can mean the well needs attention.
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Submersible pump
Down in the well, a submersible pump sits below the water line. Its electric motor spins a stack of impellers that push water up toward the surface.
A pump that hums but sends no water, or keeps tripping the breaker, needs a look.
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Casing, drop pipe & well cap
Water rises through the drop pipe inside the well casing, which keeps soil and surface water out. Power runs down to the motor beside it, and a sealed cap protects the top.
A cracked or loose well cap lets in bugs and runoff.
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Pressure tank & switch
Water is pushed into the pressure tank, where a cushion of air stores it under pressure. The pressure switch starts the pump when pressure drops and stops it when the tank is full.
Rapid on-off clicking (short cycling) usually means a waterlogged tank — and it wears pumps out fast.
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Water treatment
Next, water can pass through conditioning or filtration — a softener for hardness, and filters for sulfur, iron or sediment — so it tastes, smells and looks right.
Rotten-egg smell or orange stains? The right treatment fixes both.
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Into your home
Pressurized, treated water flows to every faucet, shower and appliance. Open a tap, pressure drops, the switch kicks the pump on, and the cycle starts again.
Low pressure or no water? We answer 24/7.
We warranty everything we do.
Every pump, every repair, every install. If it’s not right, we come back and make it right.
How a service call works
Call us, day or night
Tell us what’s happening — no water, low pressure, a bad smell, a tripped breaker. A real person picks up.
We diagnose on site
We test the pump, motor, controls and tank so you get a straight answer and clear options before work starts.
Fixed & warrantied
We repair or replace, clean up after ourselves, and back the work with our warranty.
Well Pump Repair questions
How do I know if it's my well pump or something else?
Start by checking the breaker and the pressure switch. If the breaker is fine and the pressure gauge reads zero or near zero, the pump, its controls or its wiring are likely at fault. A rapidly clicking pump usually points to a waterlogged pressure tank. Call us and we can talk you through it before we roll a truck.
Should I repair or replace my well pump?
It depends on the pump's age, the failure and the condition of the motor. Sometimes a switch, capacitor or control box is the culprit and the pump itself is fine. If the pump or motor is worn out, replacement is usually the better value. We'll explain what we find and give you the options before any work starts.
Do you work on both submersible and jet pumps?
Yes. We service submersible pumps, shallow and deep well jet pumps, and the tanks and controls that go with them, for homes, farms and businesses.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes. We warranty everything we do — it's been our promise for decades.
More ways we can help
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Well repair, replacement & full systems.
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