How to Install a Well Pump

YouTube can be an invaluable source of information, especially for learning new things. In fact, at the Aqua Pump Company, we offer a number of helpful “How-To” videos to help save our customers a little time. For example, some of our tutorials highlight resetting, regenerating or adjusting the timer on your water system, along with helpful info on the filter and tank. However, there is more content about how to install a well pump and many other home improvements, which may be helpful to understand but likely does not provide sufficient details to attempt at home. In this guide, we overview how to install a well pump and then explore why this job is best left to the professional well pump expert near you.

How to Install a Well Pump

As the home improvement experts at Home Depot emphasize, how to install a well pump, the tools and materials needed to do so, the specific well pump to use and other considerations all need to be accounted for in a well pump installation. While a basic overview is provided below, it in no way covers the intricacies of this process nor the necessary preparation and trouble-shooting that often accompanies this installation. However, it may give you a sense of the work that goes into installing a well pump and the potential pitfalls of trying to take on this home improvement effort yourself.

Before beginning the well pump installation, you’ll have to ensure that you have the right tools and other necessities dictated by your pump and system, a prepared well location and the fitting pump selection for your property and your household’s water needs. Then, installing a well pump requires plumbing expertise to ensure that the pump is connected securely to the water supply. Additionally, there will be wiring work associated with the pump and other water system features that require electrical knowledge. There are also local codes and regulations that need to be followed and additional measures that need to be taken to ensure water quality, flow and other desirable supply needs following the completion of a well pump installation.

DIY Concerns with Installing a Well Pump

According to a homeowner survey facilitated by insurance resource, Clovered, many homeowners choose DIY home improvements to save money, which likely comes as no surprise. However, over 80% of homeowners (almost the same percentage who highlighted savings as the driving force of their DIY efforts) noted that they made a mistake in the course of their project. Additionally, approximately a quarter of the participants suffered an injury during their DIY work. Unfortunately, pain and suffering as well as unnecessary expenditures are only two of the compelling reasons why understanding how to install a well pump is great but is ultimately a job that should only be done by the professional well company near you.

Potential Problems Caused by DIY Efforts

For a well pump installation, there are extreme dangers due to the presence of water and electricity including potential electrocution. If not done properly, well installations may also lead to water contamination which poses serious health risks to everyone in the household. In addition to various health hazards, there are also a number of financial risks, aside from potential medical costs. Incorrect installation may result in compromised well systems. In addition to water flow issues or quality concerns, homeowners may have to spend more money to have a professional fix their mistakes and resolve any damage to other water system components resulting from DIY work. Potentially paying higher energy costs may also stem from trying to install a well pump yourself, due to water use settings or inaccurate pump selection. Finally, failure to have professional installation for your well pump may render any associated warranties invalid.

Benefits of Expert Well Installation Services

The risks to your health and your wallet have likely already convinced you to call the qualified well services company near you, such as the Aqua Pump Company. However, here are 3 more reasons that professional expertise is essential when it comes to how to install a well pump:

• Troubleshooting: Despite your best preparation and thorough research, complex systems such as water and well systems can be challenging to service, which is why licenses and insurance are required for this work. While you may have some awareness of potential pitfalls, well system specialists are better able to quickly and correctly diagnose and find solutions to any issues and have the necessary equipment and tools to execute these fixes.
• Pump longevity: Expert well installation helps support the lifespan of your well pump, as well as its efficiency in terms of the needs of your household. As mentioned above, it also ensures that if an issue with the pump should arise while under warranty, it is more likely to be covered by that protection unlike with a DIY effort.
• System continuity: Professional well system services reduce the potential for increased repair and replacement needs and unnecessary energy expenditures. Since so many tasks associated with daily living depend on water, reducing the likelihood of service disruptions helps reduce stress and ensure access to drinking and cooking water, necessary appliances and other resources.

While there are many DIY projects that homeowners can do, skip the videos about how to install a well pump and save yourself time and money with expert service from a professional well company. In communities in both Connecticut and Massachusetts, the Aqua Pump Company is available to install well pumps, as well as components like water tanks and water filtration and conditioning systems. In addition to our 24/7 emergency services, we also offer well repair and maintenance, water testing and other services that help ensure continuous access to safe, quality water for your home. Contact us today to schedule a well pump installation or another water system service!