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Well Pump Repair & Replacement
When the pump quits, everything downstream quits with it: the house, the troughs, the garden, the cattle. Applewhite Water Well diagnoses and repairs well pumps across the eastern Texas Panhandle, and we replace them when repair no longer pays.
We service submersible pumps, pressure systems, windmill cylinder pumps, and solar pumps. One call covers the whole system, from the pump at the bottom of the well to the pressure switch in the well house.
What You Get With Applewhite
Fast diagnosis
Most no-water calls trace to a short list of causes. We test before we pull, so you never pay to yank a pump that was not the problem.
Pull and replace
Our boom truck pulls pumps from deep sets safely. We replace pumps, drop pipe, wire, and check valves in one trip when parts are on hand.
Pressure system work
Pressure tanks, switches, and controls. Short-cycling kills pumps early. We fix the cause, not just the symptom.
All power types
Electric submersibles, windmill cylinders, and solar pumps. We repair what you have or convert you to what fits the site better.
How the Job Goes
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Phone triage
Tell us what the water is doing: nothing, sputtering, low pressure, or running muddy. We often narrow the cause before we leave the shop.
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On-site testing
We check power to the pump, the pressure switch, the tank charge, and the well itself before touching the pump.
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Repair or quote
Surface fixes happen on the spot. If the pump has to come out, you get a price before the boom goes up.
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Test and verify
We run the system, verify pressure and recovery, and leave the well house cleaner than we found it.
No water? Run through this before you call
Check the breaker first. A tripped double-pole breaker is the cheapest fix in the well business. Next, look at the pressure gauge: if it reads normal but nothing flows, the problem may be a valve or a line, not the pump.
If the breaker trips again the moment you reset it, stop. That usually means a shorted motor or wiring, and repeated resets make it worse. Call us at 806-334-0785 and tell us what you saw. That one detail speeds up the whole repair.
Repair or replace: how we call it
A submersible pump in this part of Texas typically gives 8 to 15 years, depending on sand, cycling, and water level. If your pump is a decade in and the motor is gone, replacement usually beats repair, because the labor to pull the well is the same either way.
If the pump is young and the failure is a switch, a splice, or a tank, we repair. We show you the failed part and the numbers, then you decide.
Pressure tanks: cheap life insurance for the pump
The pressure tank does one job: it lets the pump rest. A healthy tank holds an air charge that supplies small draws without starting the motor. When that charge leaks away, the pump starts for every glass of water, and starts are what wear motors out.
Checking and recharging a tank takes minutes on a service call. Replacing one costs a fraction of replacing a pump. If your pump clicks on the moment anyone touches a faucet, have the tank looked at now, not after the motor pays the bill for it.
Sand, dropping water levels, and other Panhandle pump killers
On the eastern edge of the Ogallala, water levels move. A pump set right twenty years ago may now sit too close to the water surface, sucking air and running hot. Lowering the pump is often the whole fix.
Sand is the other killer. A well that starts pumping sand grinds impellers down fast. Sometimes a sand shield or screen solves it. Sometimes the casing is failing and it is time to talk about the well itself. We tell you which one you have.
Summer is pump season
Pumps fail under load, and load peaks in Panhandle summers when troughs and yards demand water all day. If your pressure has been sagging or the pump short-cycles, get it looked at in spring before the heat finds the weak spot.
Who shows up
Matthew Applewhite, Owner & Operator
When you call Applewhite Water Well, you get Matthew. He answers the phone, walks your property, quotes the job, and does the work. He holds an active Texas Water Well Driller and Pump Installer license (#61162) with the Master Water Well Pump Installer designation, verified with TDLR. Insured, and based in Wheeler.
- Same person from first call to finished well
- decades of hands-on well work in the eastern Texas Panhandle
- Serving ranches and rural homes across 12 Panhandle communities
- Written estimates before work begins, every time
Manufacturer & Industry Resources
- Franklin Electric — Submersible motors and drives we service and install.
- Wellowner.org — Well Maintenance — Independent well owner guidance from the National Ground Water Association.
Pump Repair Questions, Answered
How do I know if my well pump is bad?
No water with power confirmed at the pump, breakers that trip repeatedly, air spitting at faucets, or a pump that runs nonstop are the classic signs. We confirm with testing before any pull.
How fast can you get here?
We prioritize no-water calls, especially where livestock are involved. Call 806-334-0785 and we will give you an honest arrival window, not a guess.
How long does a pump replacement take?
Most residential replacements are done in a day once we are on site with the right pump. Deep sets and windmill cylinder work can take longer.
Why does my pump turn on and off constantly?
Short-cycling usually means a waterlogged pressure tank or a bad switch. It wears the motor fast. It is one of the cheapest problems to fix and one of the most expensive to ignore.
My water pressure dropped. Is that the pump?
Sometimes. It can also be the tank charge, a clogged screen, a leak, or a dropping water level. We test in order of likelihood, so you do not pay for parts you did not need.
Do you work on windmill pumps?
Yes. Cylinder pumps, leathers, rods, and checks. Windmill work is a core service for us, not a sideline.
What pump brands do you install?
Proven lines with parts availability in the Panhandle, sized to your well. We match the pump to depth, yield, and power source rather than pushing one brand.
Can you switch my electric pump to solar?
Often, yes. Remote wells with long power runs are the best candidates. We will tell you straight whether the payback makes sense for your site.
Pump Repair Across the Eastern Texas Panhandle
We serve every community below from our shop in Wheeler. Pick your town for local details, or call and tell us where the gate is.
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