American Pump and Drilling Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

The HomeShield Water Filter: The Gold Standard in Home Protection

Monday, September 8th, 2025

Most contaminants that exist in the water cycle go away over time. The EPA and other state-wide conservation specialists measure the lasting potential of contaminants to determine how long they’ll be in the water system and whether homeowners should be worried about them. Some of these long-lasting contaminants can be a huge problem for homeowners, since they’ll be a persistent problem, contaminating water sources unless you’ve equipped a powerful water filter to deal with them.

Introducing the HomeShield Water Filter, an effective piece of water filtering technology that is specifically designed to remove PFAS and other long-lasting contaminants from your water supply.

Read on to learn more, and schedule an appointment with our team to get one installed today.

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5 Signs Your Well Pump Needs Professional Repair

Monday, July 14th, 2025

A residential well pump is the heart of your home’s private water system, working tirelessly to supply water for drinking, bathing, and other daily tasks. But like any mechanical system, it can experience wear and tear over time.

What are the common signs your well pump needs repair?

Low or fluctuating water pressure
Air sputtering from faucets
Strange noises from the pump or pipes
Unexpectedly high electric bills
Dirty, cloudy, or foul-smelling water

Catching early signs of trouble can help prevent complete pump failure and costly water interruptions. If you’re noticing any of the following issues, it may be time to call a professional for well repairs.

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5 Essential Plumbing Tips for the Next Heatwave

Monday, June 23rd, 2025

When a heatwave strikes, it can take a serious toll, not just on your comfort and energy bill, but on your home’s plumbing system as well. High temperatures can increase water usage, strain appliances, and contribute to waste if you’re not careful. Fortunately, a few smart plumbing strategies can help you conserve water, avoid problems, and stay cool when the temperature climbs. Here are five effective plumbing tips to help you beat the heat while protecting your home and saving resources.

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Well Drilling in June: How Drilling a Well Is Different in the Summertime

Monday, June 9th, 2025

For many homeowners, summer is the ideal time to take on home improvement projects, and well drilling is no exception. If you’re planning to drill a new water well this June, it’s important to understand how the summer season can affect the process and what you should do to prepare.

Work with our team to learn the ins and outs of well drilling in Rochester, WA.

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Why a Real Estate Well Inspection Matters: Top Things to Consider

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

Buying property can be exciting, especially when you’re a new homeowner. The possibilities are practically endless as you wonder about all the changes you might make to this house, additions, and even new sheds or guest houses you might add onto your land. This is why a real estate well inspection is imperative if you are purchasing a home that has a water well.

Many homes in our area depend on well water, which can have some issues if it’s not properly treated and maintained.

A real estate well inspection in Lacey performed by our team specifically to investigate the well components can be an excellent choice so you know what needs to be done either immediately or in the future. Without a real estate well inspection performed by a licensed professional, you’re in the dark and you might end up paying large amounts of money for something you weren’t aware of.

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Preparing for Your Next Well: Some Drilling Considerations

Monday, October 28th, 2024

When was the last time you considered asking a professional for a well drilling estimate? And when was the last time you considered the water table on your property, or looked at data that showed you where water access could be achieved? This might not sound like exciting stuff, but it’s practically required when you first start to think about drilling a new well on your property.

The good news is that you don’t have to do all of this yourself. In fact, our team can handle all of this for you. From the start, we’ll give you a proper estimate that is accurate and allows you to begin budgeting for this work.

Then, we’ll figure out all the permitting steps and make sure that there’s an easy access point for groundwater on your property, and we’ll work hard to make sure you get the clean, fresh water that you deserve.

But if you’re not completely sold on it, keep reading to learn about what you should consider before hiring a well drilling contractor in Shelton.

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7 Benefits of a Water Filtration System Addition

Monday, October 14th, 2024

Your home is your sanctuary. It should be a place where you can rest after a long and sometimes stressful day, knowing that everything works and is safe. This is the ideal situation for our customers, but it’s not always the realistic one. That’s why our team is here. Olympia’s water meets federal standards but contains trace contaminants, such as chlorine and PFAS, which can affect its quality and safety.

We help to give our customers the benefit of clean, potable water that they can use to bathe, drink, and clean. We offer comprehensive filtration services, including advanced purification methods, to ensure your water is of the highest quality. Our systems are designed to remove contaminants without adding harmful chemicals, prioritizing your safety and health. Many water sources have contaminants in them that could not just make you sick, but make you uncomfortable and your life more difficult. Our purification process ensures your water is safe for all uses. That’s why our water filtration systems are so popular. While these systems address many issues, they may not eliminate all problems such as scale buildup or rust, which may require additional solutions.

We’ll even stick with you for the future to provide water filtration system repairs in Lacey when something goes wrong, and we not only install but also repair water filtration systems to ensure that you get the following 7 benefits at all times.

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What a Real Estate Well Inspection Can Do for You

Monday, September 23rd, 2024

Real estate inspections are talked about a lot in the real estate market, but their value is a little underrated right now. In the past, a real estate inspection would either be a luxury for homeowners who could afford them, or a nice little bonus that’s covered in closing costs, or an extra expense that would be required for certain loans.

Well, what about a well inspection? Wells are an immensely important part of a home, and most conventional real estate inspections don’t cover this part of the property. A malfunctioning well could mean a disaster for you and your family when your newly purchased home swaps hands.

Real estate well inspections in Tenino are a requirement prior to purchasing a home, and they could be the key to dodging a terrible situation with a house with well issues.

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Decommissioning a Well the Right Way: How It Works

Monday, August 26th, 2024

Wells in Washington State come in all shapes and sizes. There are old wells that certain homes still use, and new wells that–for whatever reason–need to be decommissioned. This is the reality of this kind of work, and it’s another reason why having a team of licensed professionals is a great idea.

Before we get started on the topic of well decommissioning, we’d like to urge customers to schedule a consultation with our team. Well decommissioning in Rochester can be complex and time-consuming. If you value your time, your money, and your peace of mind, then you’re better off scheduling this work with us and letting our team decommission your well.

But if you’d like to at least learn a little more about how professional well decommissioning works, then keep reading!

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What Can You Find in Your Water? A Water Testing Post

Monday, August 12th, 2024

Here’s a question–why invest in water testing services if you’re not aware of what could be in your water? It’s a good question, and one that we completely understand. If you don’t know what’s potentially in your water system, then there’s no good reason to get the water tested.

But this doesn’t mean your water is clean and safe. There could be contaminants lurking in your water that you’re just unaware of.

In this industry, the more you know, the better off you’ll be. We’d like to take this opportunity to discuss some hazardous contaminants that can be found in your well water, and why testing is so important for customers who want to get fresh, clean water.

Feel free to schedule an appointment today for water testing in Puyallup if you’d like to avoid any of the following materials from contaminating your water supply.

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