Your home’s plumbing depends on a working water pump. Therefore, you want to take good care of it so it can stay in good condition. The last thing you want is to go to the faucet or step in the shower only to discover you have no running wanter. To keep your water pump in good shape, consider these tips from our crew at Ackerson Pump Company.
If you own a Sussex County home that has a water well, you probably know that it’s a good idea to have your well and water tank inspected regularly. Our recommendation at Ackerson Pump Company is to first check your water tank’s manufacturer recommendations for regular service. They usually include good directions for home owners, but if that isn’t clear (or you lost the manual a long time ago), try to have your well and tank inspected at least every … Continued
You recently purchased a new home in Bergen County, NJ, and you’re so excited to start putting your own touches on it. However, before you start setting up your nest, it’s a good idea to make sure everything is in good running order—including your water well. Often, you don’t get a thorough well inspection with your home inspection, so it’s wise of you to go the extra mile and check things out. The good news is that getting a well … Continued
Wouldn’t it be great if you could just pick any well inspection company and trust that they know what they’re doing with your water tank or well pump? Unfortunately, not all well inspectors provide the same level of customer service and attention to detail. So how can you choose between the quality inspectors and the “not-so-much”? Ackerson Pump Company of New Jersey has five suggestions for how to hire a good well inspector for your next water tank or water … Continued
Did you recently move into a New Jersey home that has its own well and septic system? Or has it been a while since you’ve had your water well inspected? No matter what has you looking into a well inspection, you’re probably wondering what to expect. Ackerson Pump of Sussex, NJ can help answer your questions.
If your New Jersey home utilizes well water, the National Ground Water Association recommends that you get a periodic professional well inspection and cleaning. You want to make sure you are drinking clean water that doesn’t have a funny aftertaste, contain bacteria, or contain unwanted debris. Plus, a clean well operates more effectively and efficiently.
In the spirit of keeping up with the Joneses, you’ll find more perfectly manicured and lavishly landscaped yards now than ever. While it’s beneficial to care about your home’s curb appeal and important to care for your greenery, you need to make sure you do it in a healthy, sustainable way. Many people are too fast to grab the pesticides—sometimes to the detriment of their groundwater.
Out of sight, out of mind, right? Every homeowner has a large to-do list of home improvement projects, and we’re much more prone to fix the flaws we see every day than the ones we don’t. That’s why it’s so easy to forget about checking your submersible pump or water tank. You don’t see them buried underground, and, most likely, the only time you’re reminded of their existence is when something goes wrong.
If you are looking at buying a new home that runs on its own water well and septic system, this is something you will want a qualified inspector check out before making an offer, making sure that they test both the tank and well for potential problems. Having to replace or relocate a well is a large and expensive project that you want to be prepared for, should it be required. Home inspectors aren’t usually licensed to do well inspections, … Continued
