Pressure Tank Replacement in Central Maine

Pressure Tank Replacement

A waterlogged or undersized pressure tank is one of the most common — and most misdiagnosed — well problems in Central Maine. When the tank loses its air charge, the pump kicks on and off every few seconds (short-cycling), which wears the pump out fast and gives you fluttering, inconsistent pressure. We test the tank, the air charge, and the pressure switch together, then replace a failed tank with a correctly sized one and set the switch and pre-charge so your pump runs the way it should.

Why short-cycling destroys pumps

The pressure tank exists to store water under pressure so your pump is not forced to start every time you open a tap. When the tank's internal bladder fails or it loses its air charge, the pump cycles on and off constantly. Each start is hard on the motor, so a $30 problem with the tank quietly becomes a $1,000 problem with the pump. If you hear the pump clicking on and off rapidly, get it checked before it takes the pump down with it.

Right-sized tank, properly set up

We size the replacement tank to your pump and household demand, set the pre-charge a couple of psi below the pump cut-in, and replace the pressure switch and gauge while we are in there if they are worn. The result is fewer pump starts, steadier pressure at the fixtures, and a system that lasts.

What’s included

• Diagnose short-cycling and pressure-swing complaints
• Test tank air charge, bladder, and pressure switch together
• Correctly sized replacement tank for your pump and demand
• Pressure switch, gauge, and fitting replacement
• Pre-charge and cut-in/cut-out set to spec