The Pros and Cons of a Residential Well Water System
Residential well water systems work by drawing water from underground aquifers located on your property to provide water for drinking, washing, and irrigation for your home. Understanding the pros and cons of a well pump will help you decide on whether you want your own water system, or use municipal water. There are two types of pumps that we will go over, submersible pumps, and jet pumps, to see which one would be right for you. At T. Webber, we help homeowners make informed decisions as well as give tips as to how to maintain your well water system … [Read More]
Is Your Well Pump Not Working?Â
Is your well pump giving you issues? If you’re a homeowner of a pump well you know that water tastes best straight from the ground—and of course, love the convenience of having a personal water supply. Like everything in or around your home, your pump well will require maintenance to ensure that it works as it should. Well pumps are essential in providing a continuous supply of fresh water from underground wells. The different types of pumps are: Submersible Well Pump Jet Well Pump Deep Well Pump Hand-Operated Well Pump Solar-Powered Well Pump These pumps draw water from the … [Read More]
3 Benefits of Well Pump Installation in Pleasantville, NY
Everyone needs water, and every home has to supply it. While many homeowners may not think how the water in their home comes from the faucet, how it gets there can be from a few different methods. One of the lesser-common methods in urban areas (though more common in rural spots) is well pump installation in Pleasantville, NY. Wells tap into water deep below the ground of your house, removing the need for water connections to the town. Traditionally, these were the only way to obtain water outside of getting it from a moving source, though in recent years … [Read More]
Well Pump Repair in Westchester County – Lightning Causes Well Pump Failure
After a Lightning Storm, You May Need Well Pump Repair Lightning strikes are one of the leading causes of well pump failure. If your well pump is struck by lightning it may continue to work for a week or two after the strike. After a damaged pump runs for a few weeks, the wires may fray and stop working altogether, leading to complete well pump failure. The good news is, if your well pump was struck by lightning, your homeowner’s insurance may cover the cost of replacement. It is important to check your policy to confirm coverage. Having problems … [Read More]
How to Power Your Well Pump During a Power Outage
Many households throughout the Hudson Valley and the US receive their water supply from private wells. These private wells use electric well pumps to draw water from the water source and deliver it to the household. If you experience a power outage, your well pump will not work. You will continue to use water for a short time, as your system draws the remaining water from the well storage tank. However, once that water is used, you will not have access to fresh water until power is restored. In many cases, this does not pose an immediate problem as … [Read More]
Top Reasons For Well Pump Failure in Westchester County
Well Pump Repair in Westchester County One of the most common questions we are asked by homeowners is simple. Why did my well pump fail? There can be many contributing factors to the failure of your submersible well pump and result in your needing to call T Webber for well pump repair.  Two of the leading factors are age and electrical failure. Top Reasons Well Pumps Fail Age As with anything mechanical in nature, wear and tear is the most frequent cause of well pump failure. Simply put, well pumps have a lifespan of between 8-12 years. Of course, some … [Read More]
T.Webber is Open for the Holidays!
At T.Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric, we are open all holiday season! Â Day or night, if you have a problem – give us a call! Â For all of your plumbing, heating, air conditioning, drain cleaning, well pump and water treatment needs.
2013 Home Improvement Resolutions
Make Home Improvements Your Resolution for 2013! Every New Year we all make a number of resolutions to improve ourselves. These include the standard “lose weight, get a better job, be a better parent,” character-changing resolutions. Although they often can be life changing, they also very often are left incomplete. This year, why not be a little more pragmatic and make some New Year’s resolutions to better our homes? Our homes are the places where spend most of our time; in the end, making some big changes within the house could actually lead to some personal lifestyle alterations. So, … [Read More]
