Private wells provide clean water for drinking, bathing, cooking, cleaning, and other daily household tasks. The pump is crucial to the system, as it lifts water from the well and moves it into your home. Below, you’ll learn more about the different types of well pumps and how they operate. 

Your Guide to Well Pumps

1. Shallow

Shallow well pumps use a centrifugal mechanism that functions best in wells that are approximately 25 feet deep. They use suction to lift moisture from the well up through a single pipe that routes to a supply line. 

These pumps use minimal power and require very little maintenance over the years, since their design is so simple. They also have a long life expectancy.

2. Deep

Deep water pumps are ideal for wells of about 25 to 110 feet deep. They use a system of two pipes—one that sucks water out of the well, and another that moves water back into the jet units to power them. These pumps consist of impellers, diffusers, and injectors, which are the parts responsible for maximizing suction power and discharging pressure.

3. Submersible

Submersible pumps work well in both shallow and deep wells. These pumps are located within the water itself, and their watertight design eliminates the risk of leaks and electrical damage.

They push moisture upward through a pipe that connects to a supply line, eventually moving water out of the well and into your home.

If you need well pump repairs or replacements, get in touch with All's Well Drilling and Service. They offer well drilling, maintenance, and emergency water well services to residential and commercial clients throughout Fairbanks, AK. Call (907) 455-4082 to get a quote on water well services, and visit the website to learn more about how they can keep your system serviceable.