Well Pressure Tank Replacement in Martinsburg, WVSteady water pressure on a well
On a well, the pressure tank keeps the water steady and saves the pump from turning on every time a faucet opens. When the tank goes bad, the pump pays for it. We replace pressure tanks and the switches and gauges that go with them.
Signs of a bad pressure tank
- Water pressure that surges and drops
- The pump clicks on and off over and over
- Spitting or sputtering faucets
- A tank that sounds full of water when you knock on it
- Rust or a leak at the bottom of the tank
- A pressure gauge that will not hold steady
Why the tank matters to the pump
A well pump is built to run in long stretches. A failed tank makes it start and stop every few seconds, which is called short cycling, and that wears out a pump fast. Replacing a tank is a lot cheaper than replacing a pump.
Sized and set right
We size the new tank to your pump and your household, set the air charge and the pressure switch, and check the pressure at the house before we leave.
Pump or tank?
They can look the same from the kitchen sink. We check the whole system first so you pay for the part that failed. See well pump installation and repair.
What happens when you call
Call or send the form
Tell us what the plumbing is doing and where. A few questions up front mean the plumber shows up ready for your job.
Get a clear answer
A master plumber finds the real problem and tells you what is wrong, what your options are and what each one costs.
The work gets done right
We do the repair or the install, check it, and show you what was done before we leave.
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Well Pressure Tank Replacement questions
- How do I know if it is the tank or the pump?
A pump that turns on and off every few seconds usually means the tank. No water at all usually means the pump or its power. We check both.
- How long does a pressure tank last?
Many years, but the bladder inside wears out eventually. When it does, the tank fills with water and stops doing its job.
- Do you replace pressure switches too?
Yes. We replace the switch and the gauge when they need it, and we set them to match the new tank. See well pumps.
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