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  • How Do You Prime a Well Pump

    Have you opened your faucets and found little or no water flowing out? Disappointing, obviously — and potentially worrisome, if you suspect some major underlying cause in your good system. Sometimes, though, the issue is just that your well pump needs re-priming. That’s generally a pretty straightforward job. If re-priming — a process that may […]

  • What You Need To Know About Springtime Contamination

    Spring’s in the air — or, anyway, close to being in the air — here in Connecticut. For many of us, that’s a cause for celebration. After all, it’s mighty hard to resist the charm of stronger sunshine, balmier temperatures, and the all-around cheer of plant budding, flowering, and chiming birdsong. And, naturally, it’s nice […]

  • Why You Need A Water Filtration System

    Owners of private wells must take their own initiative to ensure the quality and safety of their drinking and washing water. A wide variety of contaminants and pathogens can threaten those essential qualities and result in everything from corroded plumbing, stained fixtures, and clouded ice cubes to legitimate threats to household health. Home water filtration […]

  • Five Tips for Your Home, Before Leaving For Vacation

    Ah, vacation time! You’ve earned some R&R and no-worries bliss on a getaway: Maybe someplace tropical, quality time with family, or some bucket-list adventure. Everybody needs a recharge sometimes. Note that we said “no-worries bliss.” There definitely can be some vacation stress if you’re fretting about the state of your home while you’re gone, imagining […]

  • How Does Winter Affect Homes with Well Water?

    Old Man Winter is knocking at the door, which can mean many wonderful things here in Connecticut: snowshoeing, sledding, skiing, cozying up with hot chocolate by the fire, building snowmen, and making snow angels — all the wholesome seasonal works. For well owners, though, wintertime also presents its own slew of challenges. That’s partly because […]

  • What to Know When Purchasing a Home with a Well

    Anyone who’s ever been in the market for a new home knows the search process can be a pretty singular combination of excitement and stress in about equal measure. On the latter side of things, it can feel overwhelming to consider all of the factors at play when looking for the perfect place: from the […]

  • How Does Hard Water Affect Appliances?

    Hard well water can wreak havoc on your appliances (not to mention foul up your drinking water and ice cubes). This can make for frustrating inefficiency — and, needless to say, some major hits to your pocketbook. Here at Greco & Haines, we can help you tackle the issue of hard well water head-on. We’ve […]

  • Well Water and Natural Disasters (Fall)

    Here in New England, we’re exposed to quite the lineup of natural disasters: from epic snowstorms and floods to the terrifying winds and associated ravages of hurricanes and even the occasional tornado. Although these violent severe storms are uncommon compared to other parts of the country, they can and do happen. Homeowners must be concerned […]

  • Well Water Care for a Summer Home 

    Summer’s officially here, but the heat in New England has been underway for some time. Many of us are finding relief – and soaking up the best of Connecticut’s summertime outdoors – at a summer home. If your seasonal retreat draws from a well, there are some important steps to take when settling back in […]

  • Top Three Most Common Winter Well Problems

    Winter’s barreling down upon us here in Connecticut, and now is the time for well owners to prepare for the problems that this cold and snowy season presents to us. Here at Greco & Haines, we offer a range of well services to homeowners across Connecticut seven days a week and 365 days a year. […]