American Pump and Drilling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Olympia’

How Reverse Osmosis Works

Monday, January 16th, 2023

One of the products that our team installs and services is reverse osmosis water purification systems. They’re basically a type of water filter designed to weed out any unwanted contaminants from your water source. Since water is a liquid, and a very special liquid scientifically, it’s important to use filtering methods that are designed to deal with water-borne contaminants.

Well, reverse osmosis systems in Olympia, WA are as state-of-the-art as they can get. They’re effective, efficient, and need very little maintenance over a long period of time. They use the simple scientific process of osmosis and turns it into a system that can help keep your family safe and your water clean.

Reverse osmosis can be integrated with various types of water heaters, including traditional tank, heat pump water heater, or a modern tankless water heater. In addition to these, electric and gas water heaters are also common options that we service and install. Tankless water heaters are available in various fuel types, including electric, gas, and solar, providing flexibility for different household needs.

If you’re considering a new installation or upgrading your current system, we offer water heater replacement with a wide selection of models, including electric, gas, and heat pump water heaters. Our professional installation services are tailored to meet the specific needs of Olympia homeowners, ensuring you get the right system for your home. Our technicians are equipped with the necessary tools and parts to handle any water heater repair job efficiently, and their expertise ensures high-quality results. Many water heater repairs and replacements can be completed within a single day, minimizing disruption to your household. We also perform comprehensive maintenance checks, inspecting all the plumbing connected to your water heater to prevent future issues.

Before hiring a company for water heater repair, it’s important to check platforms like Yelp and BBB for reviews on professionalism and quality of work. Always verify that companies have a valid Washington state license and carry both liability and worker’s compensation insurance for your protection.

Reliable water heater repair services in Olympia include family-owned businesses and mechanical contractors specializing in both tank and tankless systems. For example, Olympic Plumbing Technology is recommended for their knowledge and professionalism, Springer Plumbing has a team of skilled technicians equipped to diagnose and repair water heaters promptly, Black Lake Plumbing is equipped with parts from leading manufacturers and offers emergency repairs, and West Coast Plumbing provides fast, affordable, and professional water heater repair services. These local companies demonstrate the expertise and resources needed to handle your water heater repair job efficiently.

If you’ve ever wondered what the best method of water filtration might be, and whether it’s right for your home, then we advise you to read this blog and decide for yourself!

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Ice, Snow, and Sump Pump Services

Monday, January 2nd, 2023

The winter is in full swing and even if it doesn’t feel like it, we’re about to get a lot of ice and snow. That might be a bummer for some folks, but for many of us, that’s the way we like our wintertime! You can take the kids out to the park to enjoy some time building snow people, bake some cookies, and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa near the fire. It’s the coziest time of year!

However, with that ice and snow comes issues when we do experience one of the warmer days of the year. You can probably remember a 60-degree winter day in recent years, where all of the snow and ice that just accumulated melts and turns into water in what seems like a blink of an eye. All of a sudden, the installation and servicing of a sump pump in Olympia, WA sounds like an important thing to invest in, right?

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Now Vs. Later: Tips With a Water Inspection

Monday, December 19th, 2022

As we’ve mentioned previously in blog posts, our team does real estate water inspections at an affordable cost. This is used most of the time to make sure that a well water system is in good shape, or to ensure that the quality of a new building’s water supply isn’t contaminated. But the truth is that it can do much more than that.

The housing market is still hot which means homeowners are looking for ways to skip any and all inspections if they can to sweeten the deal to the seller. While this might sound like a good tool for getting a quick purchase, it’s not going to help you in the long run. In fact, if you suspect that your new home requires a real estate water inspection in Olympia, WA, then you’re almost always going to be better off either skipping the purchase or investing in a water inspection performed by a professional.

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3 Essential Tips for Your Next Yard Project

Monday, December 5th, 2022

So, you’ve decided that come next spring you’re finally going to build that deck, garden, or fence you’ve always dreamed of. More power to you! DIY lawn projects are some of the most enticing things about living on property that you own. Essentially, the world is what you make it, and we commend anyone willing to learn about these kinds of projects and execute them with precision.

However, as your local plumber and water-source experts, we need to talk about a few issues that people run into with this kind of work. If you’re not careful, you could rupture your main water line, burst a hole in your sewer, and even strike an electrical line. There are a few things that you should always do before you start this kind of work, and as always, call our team for plumbing services in Olympia, WA. We do everything by the book!

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Well, Well, Well … Something Is Wrong With Your Well

Monday, November 21st, 2022

For many homeowners, well water is the only option when it comes to having access to clean, affordable water. Other people might be able to use their city’s municipal water lines, but even that comes with a price. For some of our customers, it’s just more affordable and makes more sense to have a well drilled on your property, especially if you know that there’s adequate clean water to be used.

The problem is that over time, without proper professional attention and maintenance, a well can run into some serious issues that can make a homeowner’s life a lot more difficult. Things like leaks, pressure problems, and contaminants can cause your life to get stuck without the right professional to handle the repairs.

Well, you’re in luck! Our team provides handy well pump repairs in Olympia, WA so that you can get back to your normal life while we take care of the problem for you.

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Could You Use a Sump Pump?

Monday, November 7th, 2022

Sump pumps are powerful tools that help protect our homes from an influx of floodwaters. If your home has a deep basement, which many homes do, then you could be at risk for a basement flood which can be a problem for many reasons. So, why are we talking about this today?

The most important reason to mention sump pumps is to help homeowners understand what they’re for. If you’ve ever encountered a flooded basement or a sudden wash of rain that threatens to flood a section of your home, then you might need a sump pump installation in Olympia, WA.

The second reason we want to talk about this subject is simple—temperatures are cooling as winter quickly approaches. Snow will fall, ice will coagulate, and you might see a few warm days when all of the snow begins to melt. This can easily flood areas like a basement if you’re not protected by a sump pump.

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The Benefits of a Water Softener

Monday, October 24th, 2022
Water softener installation with salt pellets being poured into the system.

Have you wondered about the quality of your water? While you might know that it’s safe (especially if it comes from a public water utility), it still might not be great for your home appliances, your plumbing, and your personal health. Hard water can be a problem, especially for those of us up north, and it’s easily fixable with a water softener.

Today, we’re going to cover all of the basics behind hard water and how a water softener in Olympia, WA can help. If, after this blog post, you think that a water softener might be a great addition to your home, then we recommend calling our team and scheduling an appointment as soon as possible.

Water softeners are appliances that aren’t as widely used as water purifiers or filters, but they’re incredibly helpful for customers who need to remove excess minerals from water.

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Why You Should Decommission Your Well

Monday, October 10th, 2022

In Washington State, it’s illegal to abandon a well on your property without it being properly decommissioned. There are plenty of reasons for this, but some might impact homeowners more than others. Just because you might get fined or sued for having an abandoned well on your property doesn’t mean that’s the only reason to have it properly decommissioned. There are some other reasons that we’ll get into today.

The truth is that well-decommissioning services are designed to cap the well so that it doesn’t rise to the surface or contaminate other sources of groundwater. The water in the abandoned well isn’t being drawn, used, or tested anymore, so it’s hard to monitor how it changes over time. The only way we can return it to its natural state is to decommission it and set it up so it can’t bother anyone.

Here are three good reasons to decommission a well in Olympia, WA.

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How It Works: UV Water Purifier

Monday, September 26th, 2022

Ultraviolet light might sound a little too science-y for many people who are looking for proper solutions to their contaminated water. You might remember the term from science books in high school, or from that one college course you took where you needed the credits. While most scientific uses of ultraviolet light aren’t really relevant to us, one use in particular is—water purification.

Ultraviolet light is extremely harmful to single-celled organisms like bacteria and viruses. It causes an effect called “irradiation,” which is something we’ll cover down below. But the important thing to remember is that a UV water purifier can be a great tool for your home if you’re dealing with contaminated water or water that has impurities.

This blog post will be all about UV water purifiers in Olympia, WA, and why your home could be the perfect place for an installation.

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A Quick Guide to Residential Well Drilling

Monday, September 12th, 2022

Deciding to drill a well for your home is worthwhile. A residential well can supply enough water for all of your indoor and outdoor needs. Your family will benefit from a reliable source of clean and safe water for well-being which the household well will also provide.

When investing in good residential drilling services, homeowners should be careful to ensure it’s done right from the word go. When drilling a well, there are things to consider and some great reasons to avoid trying to do it yourself.

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