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4 Tips to Prevent Bacteria Contamination in Your Water Well

If you own a water well in the Bergen County area, preventing bacterial contamination is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family’s health. While the natural environment is teeming with bacteria, drinking water contaminated with certain harmful types can lead to illness. At Ackerson Pump Company, we care deeply about keeping your water clean and safe. Let’s take a look at how to tell if you have harmful bacteria in your well and what … Continued

Need a Water Pump Installed? Compare These 4 Common Types

When it comes to choosing a water pump for your Bergen County home, understanding your options can make all the difference. At Ackerson Pump Company, we specialize in installing top-quality pumps that meet the unique needs of homeowners in the area. Here’s a closer look at four common types of water pumps to help you choose the best option for your home.

Moving Into a New Home? Don’t Overlook a Water Well Inspection

If you’re ready to buy a new home in the Bergen County area, congratulations! In the midst of the excitement, though, you probably have a lot of tasks to check off on your home-buying to-do list. At Ackerson Pump Company, we’ll help make the process easy. We offer vital water well inspections before you move into your new property. After all, you want to make sure the water supply is safe and can meet the demands of your household. Here’s … Continued

Practical Answers to Your Top 3 Water Well Questions

Water wells are a vital part of many homes, especially in rural areas around Hamburg. If you’re a homeowner with a water well or planning to purchase a property with one, understanding the basics can save you time and money. At Ackerson Pump Company, we specialize in water well services and are here to answer three of the most common questions we receive.

Flow Smoothly Into Your New Home with a Water Well Inspection

Inspections are essential when planning to buy a home in the Sussex County area so you know the visible and hidden aspects of the house you want to make a home. That’s why a thorough water well inspection is vital. At Ackerson Pump Company, we’re expert inspectors and can help ensure your future home’s water supply is both ample and safe. Here’s a closer look at why this step is essential for potential homeowners.

Act Before It’s Too Late: 4 Signs Your Water Well Needs Service

If you’re a Hamburg homeowner with a water well, you know keeping it in optimum condition is important. But if there are issues, how do you know when to call in the professionals? At Ackerson Pump Company, we help homeowners ensure their fresh water is safe to consume through our water well service. From our experience, here are the top four signs that suggest your well needs servicing.

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

5 Helpful Facts about Water Wells: A Basic Guide

Picture this: After years of dreaming of this day, you’re standing in front of your new Hamburg home. Then you realize that along with the serene countryside comes a water well system, which is new to you. At Ackerson Pump Company, we’ve offered water well service to homeowners just like you for over 50 years and can help you learn the basics of water well care. Here’s what you should know about water wells.

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 Questions to Ask Your Well Inspector

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