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Guides from Akland Pump & Irrigation
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Wheel Line, Hand Line or K-Line: Choosing How to Move Your Water
K-Line is one reason some growers stop moving hand line, but it is not the answer for every field.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
How Often Should You Have a Pump Serviced?
A house pump wants a check every year, an irrigation pump every three, and any pump that sounds wrong should not wait.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
When to Blow Out Your Sprinkler System in Yakima
Wait too long and a freeze can split valves and pipes you cannot see until next spring.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Replacing a Well Pump: What to Have Ready Before You Call
Three numbers about your well let a pump shop put together a real estimate over the phone.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Your Well Pump Keeps Turning On and Off
Short cycling wears out a pump motor fast, and the cause is often the pressure tank sitting next to it.