"Not working" can mean several different things — the specific symptom usually points to a specific cause.
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Check the breaker first. If power is fine, the pressure switch, control box, or the pump motor itself may have failed.
Usually means the pump can't build enough pressure to satisfy the switch — a worn pump, a stuck check valve, or a leak in the system are common culprits.
Most often a waterlogged pressure tank that's lost its air cushion, or a failing pressure switch.
Can indicate the pump has lost prime, a check valve is stuck, or — for older pumps — worn internal components.
Often a sign of an electrical fault in the pump motor or wiring — this one is worth stopping and calling a professional for rather than repeatedly resetting the breaker.
Usually mechanical wear inside the pump itself, which typically means it's nearing the end of its service life.
Well pumps involve high-voltage wiring near water. Diagnosing a breaker that keeps tripping, an unusual electrical smell, or anything inside a control box should be left to a licensed professional.
Start here if there's no water at all.
When water is flowing but weak.
What affects the cost if it's time to replace.