The Well of Health: Your 4-Step Guide to Cleaner Well Water

When it comes to having access to basic necessities, it can be easy to take things for granted. At Ackerson Pump Company, we’re here to remind you that if you own a water well in Bergen County and the surrounding area, it’s vital to keep your water supply clean. And the task is not as complicated as it may seem. A water well inspection and basic well care can help keep your water safe for consumption. With the proper steps, … Continued

What to Know before Buying a Water Tank for Your Water Well

As the proud owner of a private water well on your Hamburg property, you’re probably familiar with the sea of information that comes with maintaining your water well system. It can be overwhelming, especially when choosing the right water tank for your home. At Ackerson Pump Company, we’re here to help you navigate the information. Here’s a basic guide to help you pick the right water tank for your home.

6 Things You Can Do Each Year to Maintain Your Water Well

If you’re one of the 43 million Americans with well water, chances are you know a thing or two about what it takes to maintain your water well. But here’s the kicker- most people have never had a well inspection or followed a checklist to maintain their system. Sadly, neglecting yearly maintenance can put the quality of your water supply at risk. At Ackerson Pump Company, we’ve been offering water well service to the Hamburg area since 1969. We understand … Continued

What to Do in a Water Pump Emergency

You get up early to make sure you have everything done before you have to head out the door. The kids (or perhaps your cute and ever-faithful feline) are still snoozing, leaving you just enough time to get a quick shower before lunches have to be packed or that first email needs to be sent. You climb into the shower and turn the knob—nothing happens. You crank it up even more, but not more than a few drips come out. … Continued

3 Reasons To Choose Ackerson Pump Company

Your home needs a new water tank or submersible well pump. However, you know that if it isn’t done right, you could open your home up to a host of potential damage or ongoing issues. You want to choose a company that specializes in all things water pumps and water tanks and who also has a solid reputation in the community—and rightly so. If we just described you, we think you’ve come to the right place here at Ackerson Pump Company. … Continued

Why Choose a Submersible Pump?

Your water pump is on the fritz. However, one trip to the local home improvement store overwhelms you with the number of options available. A submersible pump catches your eye, but how do you know whether this pump is best? Don’t stress. Let’s discover what a submersible pump even is and why some homeowners choose this type of pump. A submersible water pump is a single-unit, self-contained well pump that installers place directly into the water well. You can find … Continued

How to Hire a Well Inspector

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

Signs It’s Time for Water Pump Replacement

If your home has a water pump, you have probably been leery of the day when water pump replacement would be in order. You may be wondering just how to know when it’s time. Well, don’t stress. We at Ackerson Pump Company want to pass along a few signs that you may need water pump replacement.

How to Prime a Residential Jet Pump

Have you ever come home from a vacation or long trip to find that the water wasn’t working? If you use a jet water pump, the solution to bone-dry faucets may be priming the system.

Preventing a Frozen Sump Pump in Sussex County

Christmas is an exciting time filled with packaged surprises under the tree. This entry will help ensure that your holiday surprises don’t include home catastrophes. Many first-time homeowners in Sussex County, NJ, don’t realize that sump pumps can freeze in the winter. They head to Grandma’s to celebrate Christmas and, upon returning a few days later, find the worst surprise of all: a flooded basement.