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A submersible pump, which is the type most often used in drilled wells, consists of a pump and motor unit. The pump is placed directly into the well, below the water level. Jet pumps are not installed in the well, but installed above ground. Jet pumps operate by forcing water through a jet or Venturi, a narrow, cone-shaped device that creates a partial vacuum (suction) and draws water from the well into the pumping system. Shallow well jet pumps that are used where the water is less than 25 feet below the surface have the jet located in the pump itself.
Clogs in your well pump can be fixed for $100 to $300, depending on where the clog is. Repairing broken inlet or outlet hoses are more expensive. Often times, repair cannot be possible if the damage is to the unit itself. If the unit is repairable, expect a cost of $200 to $500 to repair the pump to working form. Pipe breaks underground are another matter. If you are experiencing a loss of water pressure in the system, chances are there is a leak somewhere in the line.