Submersible pumps that need no control box above ground, so there is less to wire and less to fail.
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Best 2-Wire Submersible Well Pumps: Submersible, 1/2 HP
- Goulds 10HS05422C#1 of 5Full review
A cheaper way to get Goulds’ 10 gpm hydraulics for typical wells with water within about 200 ft, if you can live with a composite discharge head.
Amazon $600$6001/2 HP9.3 gpmStainless - Goulds 10GS05422C#2 of 5Full review
A durable stainless 10 gpm pump for typical wells with the water level within about 200 ft. Buy it from an authorized dealer to keep the warranty.
Amazon $863.88$863.881/2 HP9.3 gpmStainless - Red Lion RL12G05-2W2V#3 of 5Full review
A low-cost 1/2 HP submersible for wells with water within about 100 ft. Deeper wells need the 3/4 or 1 HP size.
Amazon $429.31$429.311/2 HP6 gpmStainless - Flotec FP2212#4 of 5Full review
A 1/2 HP submersible for wells with water within about 100 ft. Shop around, since the price found is high for the size.
Amazon $699.59$699.591/2 HP7.2 gpmStainless - Grundfos 10SQ05-160#5 of 5Full review
Best for shallower wells, with water within about 150 ft, where its dry-run and soft-start protection matter more than raw flow.
Amazon $755.84$755.841/2 HP6.1 gpmStainless
Best 2-Wire Submersible Well Pumps: Submersible, 3/4 HP and up
- Goulds 10HS07422C#1 of 10Full review
Good value for homes on wells around 150 to 250 ft deep, with the same flow as the pricier stainless-head GS.
Amazon $536.73$536.733/4 HP12 gpmStainless - Goulds 10HS10422C#2 of 10Full review
For deeper wells or bigger households that want Goulds’ strongest 10 gpm flow without paying for the all-stainless GS.
Amazon $751.56$751.561 HP13.6 gpmStainless - Flotec FP2222#3 of 10Full review
A 3/4 HP submersible for household wells with water down to about 150 ft.
Amazon $529.99$529.993/4 HP11.3 gpmStainless - Red Lion RL12G10-2W2V#4 of 10Full review
For deeper wells or bigger homes that want strong pressure at the tap. Shallower wells do fine with the 3/4 HP.
Amazon $736.05$736.051 HP13 gpmStainless - Red Lion RL12G07-2W2V#5 of 10Full review
A solid 3/4 HP submersible for typical household wells with water around 100 to 200 ft down.
Amazon $595.95$595.953/4 HP11 gpmStainless - Goulds 10GS10422C#6 of 10Full review
For deeper wells or bigger households that need steady flow at high head, with stainless construction throughout.
Amazon $979.62$979.621 HP13.6 gpmStainless - Goulds 10GS07422C#7 of 10Full review
A strong all-round choice for homes on wells around 150 to 250 ft deep that want stainless construction and a simple 2-wire install.
Amazon $879.40$879.403/4 HP12 gpmStainless - Grundfos 10SQ07-200#8 of 10Full review
A protected, compact pump for wells around 200 ft deep, especially narrow casings or wells that sometimes run low.
Amazon $931.73$931.733/4 HP10.8 gpmStainless - Grundfos 10SQ10-290#9 of 10Full review
For deep or low-yield wells where built-in dry-run protection and a slim body justify a high price.
Amazon $1,542.39$1,542.391 HP13.7 gpmStainless - Hallmark Industries MA0414X-7#10 of 10Full review
A cheap high-flow pump for shallow wells, irrigation or a cabin on 115 V. For a house well with water deeper than about 100 ft, a 10 gpm series pump holds pressure better.
Amazon $149.97$149.971 HP3.1 gpmStainless