We can repair any pump and pride ourselves in the ability to do so. But is that always the best route? Here are a few things to think about that will help you decide whether to repair or replace your centrifugal water pump.
Water Pump Repair
When it comes to repairing your vertical or horizontal centrifugal pump, unless you engage in active, preventative maintenance, you may not know there is a problem until something is completely broken. No fear, Nickerson has two repair options to get you back up and running.
Repair Option 1 – Our Intermountain Regional Repair Shop
We maintain a large regional pump repair facility in Salt Lake City complete with mechanical, machine and fabrication shops. This combined with the knowledge and experience of our world-class pump repair specialists means there is virtually no pump we cannot repair.
Centrifugal pumps are our specialty. Nickerson Company’s in-house pump mechanics have worked on all types and configurations of centrifugal pumps. We work on all of the brands of pumps that we sell. Additionally, we work on brands of pumps that we don’t sell.
Our mechanical shop is capable of servicing any pump need. Services range from dynamic balancing and seal rebuilding to material upgrade options and electric motor repair. We provide detailed pump strip reports and quotations for repair work, as well as field removal and pump reinstallation services to easily get your pump in and out of the shop. For a complete list of services, please contact us.
In our machine shop, we manufacture and repair pump components. We have the ability to replicate parts that no longer exist, and upgrade them for improved functionality and reliability. Most people don’t know that centrifugal pumps are initially designed knowing that they will have to be repaired or rebuilt at some point in the future. Repairs and rebuilds generally require a dedicated machine shop and equipment, and Nickerson’s is top-of-the-line.
Our welding/fabrication shop is integral to our pump repair work. Repair work is accomplished by cutting, welding and fabricating processes. Our well-equipped shop and knowledgeable staff are key to any pump repair facility. We routinely fabricate vertical pump discharge heads, column pipe, suction barrels, discharge manifolds, submersible pump surface plates and other styles of base plates.
Repair Option 2 – Field Service
Our field service teams have been repairing centrifugal pumps for over 90 years. The installation, maintenance and repair of any centrifugal pumping equipment requires specialized personnel, tools and equipment. Our inventory of equipment is staggering and includes well work-over rings, cranes and a down-hole well video inspection system. All of our staff are well trained, licensed, bonded and experienced in pump and water well field service needs.
Learn more about our pump repair services.
Water Pump Replacement
We have rarely met a pump we cannot repair. We can help you with this decision, but if you choose to replace the pump altogether, we are a factory-authorized distributor for the most well-known pump manufacturers. We are one of the most comprehensive dealers of water pumping equipment and sell to multiple market segments and industries. The priority of our sales team is to understand the complexity of your needs and to find the best pump for you.
Learn more about our new pump sales and distribution services.
14 Comments
It’s good to know that you won’t notice a problem until something is completely broken. I feel like that happens more than people would like since it can be easy to forget some maintence issues. Besides, not keeping up with maintenance, what other things would cause a water pump to break?
That’s really cool that to install, maintain, and repair pumps, specialized personnel, tools, and equipment are required. I’ve heard that some pumps can last for up to 100 years if they’re properly maintained. Is that true? My dad owns a pump, and we’ll have to keep this info in mind as we monitor it and maintain it as necessary.
Like you said, when there are problems with a water pump, it is often difficult to know whether to repair or replace it. I think that because of that it is important to make sure that you do regular maintenance. With maintenance, you are able to know if part of the pump is not working correctly. You would also be able to prevent a lot of major problems with maintenance.
Thanks for your comment Dave, agreed!
I agree with the article, active regular maintenance is one of the best ways to keep your water pump in shape. However, it is likely that you are going to encounter some kind of problem that breaks it later. Because of that, you need to make sure that you can find a service that can come out and fix the pump whenever it breaks down.
Exactly. Nickerson offers extensive field service capabilities with specialized tools and equipment to service pumps of all types in the field quickly and efficiently. Our staff includes licensed and bonded field service technicians. Learn more under ‘Field Services’ on our site.
Thanks for your comment about how welders can fix pumps that need to be repaired. I like how you said that this could include cutting and fabricating as well. My husband is considering welder repair services for a pump on our property, and we are looking into professionals.
You are welcome Ashley. Best of luck with your repair. Are you based in Utah? Give us a call if you think we’d be a fit.
Having you say that most water pumps can be repaired is good to hear. Recently, we have had some problems with our pump having very low water pressure. I want to get it working again so I’ll have to call up a well pump repair service.
Michael, I’m glad that the article provided information that you found helpful. An experienced pump shop should be able to tell you if your pump is a type that is repairable and if a standard rebuild is worth it. Providing them with the manufacturer name, model number, and serial number will help immensely.
Good luck!
I liked how you said that repairing a pump might not be the best route. I feel when a pump has broken it is a good idea to evaluate the benefits and cost of repairing versus replacing it. Taking the time to do this could save you time and money in the long run.
It’s great that you talked about how to know if you should repair or replace a water pump. In my opinion, it’s important to provide regular maintenance to any type of machine. By doing so, you’d be ensuring that it is in good shape and avoid costly repairs. I think you did a great job explaining how performing preventive maintenance for a water pump avoids future inconveniences.
Eli,
Thank you for reading the article and leaving a comment! I agree that regular maintenance is essential to extend any piece of equipment’s lifespan.
Good luck with on your future endeavors!
It helped when you mentioned that you will mention a water well pump if it is broken. My uncle mentioned to me last night that they are planning to have a new water well pump installed in their home and asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article and I’ll be sure to tell him that it will be much better if they consult a trusted water well pump installation service as they can answer all his inquiries and will provide good-quality service.