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Summer has arrived, and boy, is it HOT! Water consumption is much higher during this time of year, so make sure to check on your well pump regularly because it is working hard! Whether you're watering a garden and filling a pool or just drinking your 8 glasses a day, summer tends to be harder on your well and water treatment system.

Nothing screams performance like a gargantuan water pressure tank. The size of your pressure tank impacts the longevity of your well’s water pump, the amount of electricity you consume, and the amount of water delivered to the home. I’m sure you have noticed a tank in the yard next to your well, some are located in the garage, or in a pump house. These are pressure tanks, and they serve an important function in your water system.

In Florida, we deal with all kinds of pesky insects that cause a wide range of issues around the home. Termites, mosquitoes, cockroaches, wasps... our state seems to have any kind of bug you can think of. When certain bugs, like ants, decide to make a home inside your well pump, the results can be disastrous. Insects can cause the well pump to stop working, cutting off water to your home. We've even seen well pumps that have caught fire because there were so many insects living inside!

The global water crisis is an issue that is gaining a little more attention in the media these days. As a company, we have a vested interest in providing safe, clean drinking water here at home. We recognize that access to clean water is a privilege that many people in the world do not have. As the world's population grows, humans will face ever-increasing challenges to ensure that everyone has access to clean water. There are some great chartites and NGO's that are dedicated to solving the world's water crisis. For anyone interested in learning more about the water crisis and ways to help, follow the links in the post by clicking “read more” below.

Our classic, red hand pump was a big hit at the North Central Florida Homeshow. Did you know they can be integrated into your existing well pump? They're good for more than nostalgia: they are fully functioning hand pumps.

Today is the first day of Spring, and in Florida it is already unseasonably warm. This means we're all using more water to take care of our lawns and gardens, fill our swimming pools, and (hopefully) hydrate our bodies! There is no better time to check on your well and water treatment system. To make sure you have quality water all season long, check out our seasonal tips and sign up for monthly reminders.

Check out our reviews on Angie's List! Gainesville Pump earned the 2014 Super Service Award for our work in Well Pumps and Water Softeners. Winners of the 2018 Super Service Award will be announced in early 2019.

It is important to check your system regularly, whether you have a regular old well pump or something more complex, like a water softener or chlorination filtration system. Sign up for free email reminders from Gainesville Pump. You can choose quarterly or monthly reminders for your well pump or water treatment system maintenance.

Next to water hardness, iron is the most common problem people have with their well water. If your water looks reddish brown instead of clear and clean, iron is the likely culprit. It causes stains in sinks and toilets, and doesn't look appetizing to drink. Not only is it a nuisance, it can actually harm your household appliances! Washing machines, dish washers and icemakers won't last as long if they have iron buildup inside.

It's going to be cold in North Florida tonight! There is a hard freeze warning with lows in the mid 20's for most of the area. This can leave some people scrambling to prevent possible damage to their home due to the weather. Here are some general tips for preparing your home:

We wish a Happy New Year to our loyal customers, from all of us at Gainesville Pump. Don't neglect your well pump in 2015! We offer regular maintenance services that keep your water flowing all year long.

The voice on the other end of the phone asked, “Can you help me?”  Well, I don't shy away from questions like this, I live for them!  The gentleman caller had dirty, or turbid water coming into his home, and had called a service company to help solve his problem.  The service company informed him that his pressure tank needed replacing.  The gentleman continued.... when the old pressure tank was disconnected from the piping, mud came out of the tank.

As you can see, this filter is impacted with iron and sand deposits, both materials can, and will affect the water quality of your home, making housekeeping a never ending task and with less than satifactory results. Clothing washed in water quality this poor will never look clean and in

Over the years, as the owner of Gainesville Pump, I've seen a lot of dangerous well pump installations. Since the safety of my customers is absolutely paramount to me and my guys, I'd really to give you some examples of what I mean so that you can be aware and take steps to correct it.

A day doesn’t go by without a call inquiring as to the price of a well pump installation, just a cold call, such as….”I don’t have any water!  How much is a well pump?”  What the caller doesn’t realize is that he is predisposed to purchasing a pump to solve his “No water issue” when in fact, more often than not, a control component has failed, or an electrical-related problem is the culprit.

Most 4″ submersible well pumps used in residential applications come in 2 different configurations, 2-wire or 3-wire. With the 3-wire pump, the motor starting components such as, starting capacitors, running capacitors, relays, and thermal over loads, are contained in a control box, or panel, mounted on a wall, or post, above ground.

My brother Joe and I had just returned from a well water service call, when Joe said, “hey, that would make a good blog topic” referring to what we had just witnessed; I said, “yeah, I was thinking the same thing.”