Well Pump Electrical Wiring and Repair

Quick answer

If your well pump will not start, trips the breaker, or cycles constantly, the problem is often electrical: a failed pressure switch, a bad capacitor in the control box, corroded wiring at the well head, or an undersized circuit. We diagnose and repair well pump electrical systems the same day whenever we can, and we wire new pumps, control boxes and pump-house circuits to code.

Who this is for

Rathdrum Prairie, Athol, Spirit Lake, Hayden Lake, Twin Lakes and most of rural Kootenai County run on private wells. When the pump stops, the house has no water, so we treat well pump calls as urgent.

What we do

Troubleshoot no-water and low-pressure problems from the panel to the well head. Replace pressure switches, control boxes, capacitors and relays. Run new dedicated circuits for replacement pumps, sized to the pump's horsepower and voltage. Wire pump houses and well sheds, including heat tape and lighting. Install surge protection for pump controls. Set up generator power for the well so an outage does not mean no water.

Well pumps and generators

A well pump has a high startup load. If you want backup power for your well during an outage, the generator, the transfer switch or interlock, and the circuit all have to be sized for that surge. We do the load calculation and install the whole path.

Working with your pump company

If a pump contractor is replacing the pump itself, we handle the electrical side and coordinate so the pump is powered and tested the same day.

How it works

Call and describe the symptom. We come out, test from the breaker to the well head, and tell you exactly what failed. You get a fixed price before any repair. We fix it, test the system under load, and leave you with water and a clear explanation of what happened.

Call (208) 352-0662 for well pump electrical repair or wiring anywhere in Kootenai County.
Frequently asked questions about well pump electrical
My well pump breaker keeps tripping. What does that mean?
Usually a failing pump motor, a bad capacitor or control box, damaged wiring between the house and the well, or a breaker undersized for the pump. We test each of those before anyone replaces an expensive pump.
Can a generator run my well pump?
Yes, if it is sized for the pump's startup surge. We calculate the load and install the transfer switch or interlock so the pump, furnace and refrigerator can run together.
Do you replace the pump itself?
We handle everything electrical: circuits, control boxes, pressure switches and wiring to the well head. For the pump and drop pipe we work alongside your well and pump contractor.

Verify our license yourself

Problem Solved Electric holds Idaho electrical contractor license 072429 and is licensed in Washington. Look up either license on the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses website or the Washington Labor and Industries contractor lookup.