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In this time of heightened virus considerations, Jerry’s Plumbing, Heating Air can offer a simple but clinically proven solution to kill viruses in the home and protect your family.

Kill Viruses in the Home

Disinfectant Qualities of UV Light

Ultraviolet (UV) Light is a proven technology that has been killing microbes, mold spores, bacteria and viruses since the start of time. UV light from the sun provides a normal defense against air-borne bacteria and viruses. Shorter winter days provide less UV sunlight and so the threat of infection increases through the winter months.

For over a century, UV lights have been relied upon to get rid of microbes, mold spores, bacteria and viruses that circulate through the air in your house. They are shown to be effective in sterilizing any HVAC system. Tens of thousands have been safely installed in nursing homes, clinics, processing plants, commercial offices, manufacturing sites and multi-and single-family residences all over the world.

Today, UV lights are employed for germicidal reasons in hospitals, grocery and restaurants stores. A 2012 Duke University Medical Center study discovered that UV lights had eliminated 97 percent of “drug-resistant bacteria” from 50 hospital rooms.

Because UV light kills microbes, mold spores, bacteria and viruses, your family will be less prone to flu and colds. Even some allergic reactions could be lowered.

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How Germicidal UV Air Treatment Works

How UV light systems kill viruses in the home

Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) is a disinfection method that utilizes short-wavelength ultraviolet (UV-C) lighting to get rid of or inactivate microorganisms by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA, leaving them unable to perform vital cellular functions.

For HVAC applications, as with all other UV-C sterilization applications, direct contact with 254nm UV-C rays, given appropriate visibility, will inactivate the DNA and RNA of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, mildew spores, yeast, and protozoa), making them “sterile” (unable to reproduce), which, in biological terms, leads to a “dead” microorganism.

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Benefits of Germicidal UV Air Treatment

Killing viruses in the home is GOOD thing

Air that moves through an HVAC device with ultraviolet lighting will produce more healthy air to breathe.

  • UV-C Germicidal systems will not hurt occupants, fixtures or devices because they produce no ozone or secondary contaminants.
  • UV-C Germicidal systems increase the value of all air conditioning and air-circulating systems by maximizing their efficiency and prolonging blower life.
  • Without UV-C, coils require more frequent cleaning that often depends on dangerous and flammable solvents that can be harmful to the coil, reducing it’s operational lifetime.
  • UV-C Germicidal systems can also pay for themselves by saving thousands of dollars in on-going servicing and energy charges.

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Without UV-C, coils require more frequent cleaning that often depends on dangerous and flammable solvents

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You can easily improve the air quality you and your family breathe and kill viruses in the home with a Germicidal UV Air Treatment System.

This is the same product used in hospitals and works inside your existing heating and cooling system using 2 high-intensity U V lights to kill or sterilize microbes, mold spores, bacteria and viruses, improving indoor air quality and giving you cleaner, fresher air to breathe.

In only one service visit, a technician can install a virus and bacteria-killing Germicidal UV Air Treatment System inside your existing heating and air conditioning system which will purify the environment in your house round the clock.

Hardly any servicing is required apart from bulb replacement every few years. And the electronics feature a lifetime warranty.

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Sump Pump

Handle Basement Flooding The Smart Way

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If you’re like most homeowners, you’re not likely to have a smart sump pump in your basement yet. But you soon will. Because your smart sump pump could be a life-saver when the water level rises.

Your sump pump eliminates any water that creeps in during especially heavy rainfall. Perhaps you have a high water table and even reside in a flood basin so a sump pump is essential.

But here’s the problem – you do not think about your sump pump until it starts raining. Only then do you start to ponder. Will my basement flood? The sump pump will continue to work ok, am I right? How would I know if there is a problem?

Don’t be one of the numerous homeowners who learn their sump pump has a problem after it’s too late. A flooded basement leads to a home looking for repair, an immense cleanup project as well as perhaps thousands of dollars in a ruined or devastated home.

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Common Sump Pump Problems

Several issues can lead to sump pump failure. Switch failure is really a pretty universal problem.
The float arm sometimes gets jammed even though swinging type seems to fail more regularly compared to the linear up and down style.

The motor almost never goes bad but when the motor does fail, it’s often because the switch was locked on or the impeller has been jammed with grime. A failed electric motor will draw more amps which will eventually trip your circuit breaker. Preferably, the pump ought to be on a dedicated circuit.

But be cautious. The breaker was initially tripped for a purpose. Don’t simply reset it and hope that it’s okay. Check out the sump pump to be sure it’s operating correctly.

The best practice is to verify the sump pump at least one time a year to make sure that it is operating effectively, and that the input is free of debris.

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The Smart Sump Pump

A smart sump pump is connected to the internet via your house’s Wi-fi. That enables threat alerts of potential flooding regardless of where you are.

WIFI sump pumps keep you informed of your pump condition as well as the water levels in the sump basin. In case a malfunction occurs with the pump or water rises above a predetermined degree, you’ll be notified immediately.

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PumpSpy Smart Outlet

PumpSpy sends you detailed alerts so you can react before flooding can occur!

“Thanks to PumpSpy, I no longer have to trudge down into the basement to make sure that the pump is actually functioning.” – Peter

PumpSpy – Proactive Flood Prevention

smart sump pumpMost homeowners discover that their sump pump has a problem when the basement has already flooded. At that time, it’s too late to prevent damage.

PumpSpy alerts homeowners about sump pump troubles before flooding arises. With PumpSpy, your sump pump connects to computer systems that watch over your system automatically, 24/7.

The PumpSpy Wi-fi Sump Pump Smart Outlet works together with your existing sump pump and house Wi-Fi network.

PumpSpy 24/7 Remote Monitoring

PumpSpy computers constantly collect and analyze incoming data from your own sump pumps, looking for potential concerns. When an issue is detected, PumpSpy automatically transmits alerts on your smartphone, tablet or computer, letting you do something before flooding can occur!

PumpSpy Smart Outlet

PumpSpy sends you detailed alerts so you can react before flooding can occur!

And if you have a backup pump set up, PumpSpy will automatically activate the battery back-up pump in the event of a main sump pump problem or electricity outage.

When you’re equipped with real-time knowledge, you can react quickly, get help if possible, and minimize the effects – even if you’re out of town.

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Multi-Stage Operation

smart sump pumpPumpSpy identifies various categories of sump pump difficulties. It can let you know whether the pump has simply lost power (if that’s the case, go and take a look at your circuit breaker), or if it’s powered however, not running (the pump itself is destroyed). It can even inform you if the pump is working however, not removing water fast enough.

PumpSpy sends quick alerts on your phones along with other devices when a problem is detected.

The PumpSpy Solution

PumpSpy uses proprietary, technology to remotely observe your sump pump 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply down load the PumpSpy app (iOS and Android), connect the Smart Outlet to your Wi-Fi system and plug in your sump pump.

PumpSpy’s computer systems will automatically track incoming data from the pump and check that the pump is working correctly. If any concerns are detected, PumpSpy supplies you with detailed alerts promptly via push notifications, text or email. With this information, you can react before flooding can occur!

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Leaky Pipes

Why is My Water Bill
So High?

Lower Your Water Bills And Save Money Today

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If you’re like most people, you don’t like losing money. So it’s not surprising that you find yourself saying, “Why is my water bill so high?”

Why is My Water Bill So High?

Did you know the average North American home wastes 10,000 gallons per year from households leaks. With just one leaky faucet in your house, you could be losing almost $200 every year?

That’s a really nice dinner for two at an upscale restaurant (twice!). Or two tickets to an NBA game. Or two rounds of golf at a Myrtle Beach resort.

Why not make sure there aren’t any leaks in your house? It can be pretty simple.

Go into the bathroom and listen. Is your toilet running all the time?

Look at your faucets or the shower head. Are they dripping?

Are you watering your lawn too much? Is more water going on to your driveway than on your grass?

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These problems can be simple to fix. But if they’re ignored, they can cost you big time. Especially if they get worse over time (which they inevitably will).

A leaky faucet dripping one drop per second wastes up to 3,000 gallons of water per year but can be easy to fix. With a few simple tools and a replacement washer, the job can be done in just minutes.

A dripping shower head can waste almost 500 gallons per year. Just make sure the handle is tight using pipe tape and a wrench to ensure a snug fit. And maybe a no low-flow shower head is in order while you’re at it. Replace yours with one bearing the WaterSense label. Check the EPA website for more information about WaterSense.

A leaky toilet or one that doesn’t shut off completely is the most common water waster. They account for about 90 percent of indoor leaks. A leaking or running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons a day or 1,400 gallons in a week

But fixing a leaking or running toilet may be as simple as adjusting to the stopper valve assembly. Even replacing stopper valve assembly is inexpensive and relatively easy to do.

Adjusting the direction of your lawn sprinklers takes a bit of planning but is pretty straightforward.

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However, for some more serious plumbing issues, you may need to call a professional plumber.

If you look around the baseboards and walls near your plumbing fixtures, you may notice mildew or mold, darkened surfaces or puddles of water. That may indicate a leak is inside the wall.

Water leaking inside a wall can lead to adverse health problems and structural damage to your home. You should probably call a plumber – sooner rather than later!

Finally, you can’t ignore possible water leaks outside your house. If a water line that feeds your irrigation system or an outside faucet cracks or develops a loose joint, it could be years before you even notice it’s leaking. And these leaks can be especially difficult to repair.

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With the Flume Smart Water System you'll have the power to see water use and leaks across your entire property, anytime, anywhere.

Fortunately, there are simple ways to monitor your water usage and detect water leaks in your home.

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Wow! Who knew water leaks could be such a problem?

How can anyone stay on top of water leaks – and every potential leak – when there’s so much else going on?

More importantly, who has the time to monitor – much less repair – water leaks when they occur?

Argh! No wonder you say, “Why is my water bill so high?”

Here are some other ways of

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Fortunately, there are simple ways to monitor your water usage and detect water leaks in your home. Today,technology makes it a snap.

The Flume Smart Water System features an easy-to-install sensor, wifi bridge and powerful smartphone app that, together, put the power of water use insights in your hands.

To save water you have to know where it’s going. The Flume App provides real-time leak alerts and water use information along with the ability to set monthly budgets.

It’s easy to install, is compatible App iOS & Android and even works with Amazon Alexa.

With the Flume Smart Water System you’ll have the power to see water use and leaks across your entire property, anytime, anywhere.

You’ll never again have to ask, “Why is my water bill so high?”

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How to Save Money on Air Conditioner Cleaning Service

3 Simple tips

Jerry’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
1 May 2019

Summer is just around the corner. That means cookouts, ball games and trips to the shore.

It also means running the air conditioner to keeps things cool inside so you can be comfortable during the day and you can sleep at night.

But nothing is worse on a hot summer day than sweltering in your home because the air conditioner stopped working.
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Air Conditioner Cleaning Service

Here are three simple tips about how you can save money on air conditioner cleaning service –

  1. Change the filter
  2. Get a maintenance inspection
  3. Install a programmable thermostat

In addition, check here for Federal Air Conditioning Tax Credits.

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“Filters are relatively inexpensive but they are vitally important for the safe, effective operation of your air conditioning system.“

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Change the Filter

The first tip is the easiest and the cheapest but is often overlooked and can have a huge effect on your air conditioning budget. Make sure you periodically change your filter.

Filters are relatively inexpensive but they are vitally important for the safe, effective operation of your air conditioning system. Filters trap dust and dirt and keep your delicate coils from getting clogged and freezing.

Those coils transfer heat by passing hot, humid air over the coil’s colder cooling fins. This process is most efficient when there is plenty of unimpeded air flow over those cooling fins.

But if the filter is dirty and clogged, air flow can be almost completely blocked. This leads to freezing of humid air on the cold coils.

When that happens, not only will the air conditioner not cool your home, but eventually the built-up ice on the frozen coils will melt and flood your basement.

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Get a Maintenance Inspection

The next tip in you air conditioner cleaning service is a thorough inspection by a license HVAC specialist. The technician can find any problems before they turn into a disaster and costly repairs.

At the scheduled date and time, the technician will arrive at your home and review the issues you are having with your air conditioning system. They will then inspect and diagnose those issues and present you with what needs to be done to resolve them along with a pricing quote to complete the work.

Often the technician will actually discover developing issues and suggest repairs before they become major problems. And sometimes, they can find problems with the original installation that may soon cause a breakdown or worse.

For example, on a recent inspection of a customer’s air conditioning system, a technician found that a coil duct was improperly installed. Moreover, the original installation technician attempted to repair the damage with duct tape.

Over time, this could have led to catastrophic failure and a big repair bill. This inspection tech was able to repair the damage at a fraction of the cost.

Now the system works perfectly.

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Install a Programmable Thermostat

Finally, one sure way to save on A/C spending is to raise the cooling temperature during peak use hours. This can easily be accomplished with a programmable thermometer.

That way, the temperature can automatically be adjusted during the day when you’re at work and overnight when you’re asleep. You can set it and forget it – and save money at the same time.

To learn more about thermostats, check this article by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Avoid AC Failure this Summer
Stay Cool – ACT NOW!

If you want to save money this summer and make sure your A/C works when you need it, change your air conditioning system filter, get a maintenance inspection and install a programmable thermostat.

Find a reputable company that has a current special offer on air conditioner cleaning service and give them a call. The tech can make sure your filter is changed, make sure your system is in tip-top shape and make sure you have the right thermostat to save you money and keep you cool.

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R22 Refrigerant Replacement

3 R’s You Should Know

Jerry’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
1 April 2019
Spring may have just arrived but it’s not too early to starting thinking about the summer cooling season and whether your current air conditioning system is up to the task. It’s time to start thinking about R22 refrigerant replacement.
But you have one HUGE decision to make – and you have until the end of 2019 to make it. You have just one more summer season – the one THIS year – before the refrigerant that’s probably in your air conditioning system right now becomes permanently banned.
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R22 Refrigerant Replacement

So you have 3 choices to make about R22 refrigerant replacement –

  1. Recharge
  2. Retrofit
  3. Replace

You may have already heard that R22 refrigerant will no longer be legal in the US after December 31st of this year. Since the early 90’s, R22 refrigerant (sold under the brand name Freon) has been phased-out because it’s harmful to the ozone layer.

Most air conditioning units that are older than 7 years use R22. In 2010, R22 was no longer manufactured or imported into the US. That means your R22 system is obsolete and can’t be repaired.

If you want to know all about air conditioner refrigerants, check out our article, The Secret About Air Conditioner Maintenance That’ll Keep You Up at Night.

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“R22 refrigerant will no longer be legal in the US after December 31st of this year”
R22 Refrigerant Replacement - R410A
R22 Refrigerant Replacement - R410A

Here’s what you can do.

Recharge

You may be fortunate that your R22 air conditioning system still works, keeping you nice and cool during those hot summer days.

Still, doing nothing about your R22 system is not really an option.

Here’s why.

Age eventually catches-up with an air conditioner. That’s why we recommend an annual air conditioner system inspection to repair any possible leak issues.

However, wear and tear at multiple joints in the system inevitably lead to a refrigerant leak. And when leaks do happen, they can be very expensive to fix. R-22 refrigerant is expensive – adding just 7 lbs of it could easily cost you $700.

And by the end of the year, you won’t be able to recharge your R22 system AT ALL, for any price.

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Retrofit

The industry has changed from refrigerant technology from R22 to R410a, which you may know as Puron. R410a has a higher safety rating and doesn’t affect ozone at all. And it’s even more energy-efficiency than R22.

Unfortunately, you can’t just replace R22 with R420a without upgrading the equipment as well. A licensed HVAC tech has to replace the compressor, evaporator and condenser.

In addition, they must insure that the copper lines and seals can withstand the pressures of R410a. They may have to replace seals or re-braze connections.

And once that’s completed, they still have to painstakingly vacuum even last drop of moisture from the system. R410a breaks-down quickly if any trace of water is present.

In the end, most HVAC techs would not recommend spending the money to retrofit an old R22 system. Retrofitting a system, when done properly, can cost the homeowner as much, or more, than just buying a new unit that uses R410a. And in most cases, retrofitting an R22 system voids the warranty.

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Replace

The most straightforward option is to buy a new R410a air conditioning system.

By installing a new air conditioning system with R-410A, you’ll enjoy some extra benefits:

You may qualify to take a deduction on your federal tax. In addition, many city governments offer tax credits toward property tax.

Since R410a is more efficient, you could save money on your monthly electric bill. Newer systems are also cheaper to maintain, adding even more savings.

If your system is older than 10 years, then you’ll likely benefit from just the efficiency improvements alone. Today’s technology requires far less electricity, and you’ll see the difference in your energy bill.

You can also feel better knowing your AC is environmentally friendly.

R22 Refrigerant Replacement – Not “If” But “When”

By December 31st of THIS YEAR, R22 refrigerant will no longer be available in the US. That leaves you with a decision to make:

Recharge, Retrofit or Replace.

You can cross your fingers and hope your old R22 system keeps working a little longer. But eventually, it will fail. When it does, you may not have time to shop around for the best replacement deal. That means you could end up spending more money than you have just to keep cool.

You can upgrade your current system to 410a. But that can be even more expensive and time-consuming than merely replacing it with system specifically designed to use 410a.

Replacing your old system means you can start enjoying the efficiency and energy savings of a modern air conditioning system today. Why wait?

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Water Well Testing

Getting Your Water Tested

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Jerry’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
21 August 2018
If you have a water well, you have the water quality tested
periodically. This will insure that your water is clean and safe.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Water Well Testing

If you have a water well, have the water quality tested periodically. This will insure that your water is clean and safe.

But before you test your well water, make sure the water well system is clean. If your well system is dirty, a test may indicate a false positive, that is, the appearance of contamination even when the groundwater is clean.

You may see evidence of a dirty well directly. Your water may be cloudy. It may taste bad or have odor problems. Even low water flow can indicate an unsanitary well.

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Use a Qualified Water Well Testing Contractor

But there may also be problems you can’t see, smell or taste directly. Only a qualified water well systems contractor can determine if your water well system needs cleaning by conducting an anaerobic bacteria test, a positive coliform test, or other tests showing an accumulation of debris in the well.

One thing is certain, never attempt to clean a well by pouring bleach into your well. More often than not, doing so will only contaminate your water without actually addressing the problem.

Proper well cleaning removes debris from the well bottom and cleans every component of the well. Only then is your well ready to be fully disinfected. This is a job that can only be done by a qualified water well systems contractor.

Test your water regularly if an infant is living in the home.
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When to Test Your Water

The National Ground Water Association recommends that well owners test the water annually for bacteria, nitrates/nitrites, and any contaminants of local concern. You should also test your water after any repairs to the well, the well cap or any new contamination source.

Have your water tested any time there is a change in the taste or smell of your water or if family members or house-guests have recurrent incidents of gastrointestinal illness.

Finally, test your water regularly if an infant is living in the home.

Once your well is clean and disinfected, have your water tested. This will give you a true picture of your water quality. And when you know your well is clean and your water is safe, you can sleep a little easier at night.

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Water Well Preventive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Water Well - Water Well Maintenance Basics
Jerry’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
2 October 2018
There are typically 3 to 4 times as many articles on how to fix a problem as compared to the number of articles on how to prevent a problem in the first place. The National Ground Water Association found that 80 percent of homeowners had never had a well maintenance inspection.

Preventive Maintenance

That’s unfortunate. Because, without proper preventive maintenance, a small, easily correctable problem can very quickly become a large, inconvenient, much more expensive problem.

Most people would agree that preventive water well maintenance is a good idea. However, those same people often fail to heed their own intuition and actually follow through on for their water well system.

Just remember – you have to drink the water that comes out of your well. So it’s not just the cost of preventive maintenance. It’s also a matter of health and safety.

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Simple, Ongoing Steps To Maintain Your Well

In order to keep your well in top shape so that your family has clean, safe water to drink, you’ll need to maintain your well appropriately. A qualified, licensed or certified water well professional can make sure your well is serviced correctly.

Any source of drinking water should be checked whenever there is a change in the taste, odor or appearance of your water, or anytime the water supply system is serviced. Usually, an annual well maintenance check, including a bacterial test, is recommended.

Beyond professional maintenance, there are number things you should be aware of to maintain your well water quality and safety.

Any damage to the casing could affect your well’s sanitation, leaving you with potentially unclean and unsafe drinking water.
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Periodically check the well cap and the top of the casing to be sure everything is in good condition. Make sure to keep the top of your well at least one foot above the ground and slope the ground away from your well for proper drainage.

Be careful when working or mowing around your well. Any damage to the casing could affect your well’s sanitation, leaving you with potentially unclean and unsafe drinking water.

Never pile snow, leaves or other materials around your well and always keep hazardous chemicals, such as paint, fertilizer, pesticides and motor oil away from your well. Make sure that any chemical storage or waste systems are a safe distance from your well.

Of course, at some point, your well will come to the end of its serviceable life – typically after more than 20 years. When that day arrives, have a qualified water well contractor properly seal your well after constructing your new system.

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Water Well Professionals

Use Qualified Professionals

Water Well - Water Well Maintenance Basics
Jerry’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
25 September 2018
Your water well needs to be serviced, repaired or replaced. You’ve already decided to heed our advice and not attempt to do it yourself. It’s time to pick a qualified professional water well systems contractor to provide service on your well.

Only Use Qualified Water Well Professionals

To start your search, look for a contractor’s certifications and licenses. Many states require water well system contractors be licensed. If you live in a state that does, be sure to select a licensed contractor to service your well.

The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) certifies water well drillers and pump installers. If possible, find a contractor who is certified by and is a member of the NGWA.

Next, make sure the contractor has adequate equipment that’s in good condition to complete the job in a timely fashion. Old or worn equipment may be inadequate and extend the time needed to complete the job, adding unnecessary and costly expense.

Make sure the contractor knows all the relevant health and safety codes and has adequate and applicable liability and worker’s compensation insurance to protect you in case of a mishap.

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The Contractor’s Contract

Review the contractor’s written contract specifying the terms, conditions and cost of the job. Using this information allows you to compare offers and decide which contractor to hire.

The contract should state the job’s start date and the scope of the work, including the specifics of the well, diameter and thickness of the casing, yield evaluation procedures, the type of screen, well cap, and seal to be installed, and the disinfection and clean-up procedures.

In addition, the contract should also clearly spell-out the contractor’s liability insurance coverage and a statement that all work will comply with applicable regulations and codes. Finally, it should contain a guarantee of materials and workmanship.

Check out contractor’s reputation with previous customers. Ask for references.
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A well log, created when a new well is finished, contains information about the well and the surrounding ground. Select a contractor who can supply a well log.

Finally, check out contractor’s reputation with previous customers. Ask for references.

A properly constructed water well should provide trouble-free operation for many years. Make sure you employ a qualified water well contractor to drill and maintain your well and you’ll sleep comfortably knowing you and your family can enjoy clean water for the foreseeable future.

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Water Well Service

Don’t Service Your Own Well

Water Well - Water Well Maintenance Basics
Jerry’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
17 September 2018
Though water wells are pretty straightforward in their design and operation, proper service requires specialized equipment, materials, and techniques. In most cases, only a qualified professional can provide what’s necessary to keep well systems operational and water supplies safe.
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Water Well Service – Not a DIY Project

Well-meaning homeowners (no pun intended), while attempting to repair or service their water well, often make things worse instead of better. They may break parts that are otherwise functional. And because they lack the know-how or the proper tools, they often cannot finish the repair once getting started.

There’s a very real risk that a homeowner might drop a tool or a replacement part into the well, which can damage the well pump. And if the pump is still connected to power, the homeowner also risks electrocution.

And remember, every time the well cap is removed, the homeowner risks debris falling into the well or bacterial contamination of their water.

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Pre-Service Checklist

Here are four parts to a water well service checklist.

First, have a flow test conducted to see how much water your well produces. Check the pump performance, the line voltage and the amp load when the pump starts. Also, make sure the pump is properly grounded.

Test the pump motor pressure tank and pressure switch contact to be sure there’s enough water pressure and no leaks.

Well-meaning homeowners (no pun intended), while attempting to repair or service their water well, often make things worse instead of better.
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Next, be sure the well equipment is clean and germ-free. In addition, check that the water quality meets local code requirements and is free from odor, cloudiness, and sediment.

Third, test the water for coliform bacteria, nitrates, and anything else of local concern. More than likely, you’ll have to add some sort of purification system like a reverse osmosis system or other filtration.

Lastly, get a report including all laboratory and other test results, from a reputable water testing company that explains those results and makes appropriate recommendations. Read the report carefully and follow the recommendations.

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Water Well Problems

Understand the Problem

Water Well - Water Well Maintenance Basics
Jerry’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
9 September 2018
Your water well was working fine for years. Now you’re not getting the same amount of water you used to and the water you do get smells bad. Now what?

Understand Your Water Well Problems

Before you begin to panic and start worrying about how to fix you water well, it’s best to find out just what’s wrong. Have a qualified contractor come out to your home, examine your well and explain the problem so that you thoroughly understand it. Only then explore options for getting your well back into proper working order.

Don’t be shy about asking questions until you’re satisfied. Many times, homeowners find themselves in the dark because they don’t understand their water well system or what’s wrong with it when there’s a problem. And if the contractor doesn’t completely explain the problem and how they intend to fix it, the poor homeowner won’t know how to proceed.

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The fact is, there’s never only one solution for every water well problem. There are different reasons for every water well system problem and each one has its own unique solution.

Work with your contractor. Have an open and frank discussion about the problem. Continue to ask questions until you understand the problem and the proposed fix. That will increase your confidence and comfort level as the repair process continues.

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Find Old Wells

One problem that’s often overlooked is the existence of other, abandoned water wells on your property. If possible, check to see if your property has any old, unused wells. Abandoned wells should be properly sealed by a qualified water well systems contractor for several reasons.

First, abandoned wells can contaminate the aquifer your well uses for drinking water. Abandoned wells often have a broken cap – or no cap at all – that can allow bacteria, bugs, rodents or other objects into the well.

Even if they are capped, old unused wells will have deteriorated well casings that allows dirty surface water to infiltrate the well contaminate the aquifer.

Abandoned hand-dug wells also present a physical danger to people who can fall into them.
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Abandoned hand-dug wells also present a physical danger to people who can fall into them.

Begin your search for old wells by consulting old maps, plans or property documents, and water utility history. You may also gain some insight by talking with neighbors who have lived in the area longer than you.

Old wells often leave clues to their existence. You may spot pipes sticking out of the ground, depressions in the ground, and even old concrete vaults or pits. An old windmill usually indicates the presence of an old well.

When you have located one or more old wells on your property, it’s time to call in a qualified water well system contractor to properly seal it. Do not attempt to seal an abandoned well yourself! Sealing an old well requires special equipment, techniques, and materials to remove anything from the well and fill it with a special grout from the bottom up.

In many cases, your contractor must follow approved well sealing procedures dictated by state law. Laws vary from state to state which is a big reason this isn’t a DIY project. In addition, homeowners are required to notify their local Department of Environmental Protection or Water Quality Division to document the “decommissioning” of the well.

By using a qualified water well system contractor, you can be confident that the procedures required in your area are followed.

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