Pressure Tank Replacement in Columbia, TN

Replacing a waterlogged or ruptured pressure tank, the part that stops your pump cycling itself to death.

The pressure tank holds a cushion of air against a rubber bladder so that a glass of water does not start the pump. When the bladder fails the tank fills with water, the cushion disappears, and the pump kicks on and off every few seconds. That short cycling is the single most common cause of a pump dying years before it should.

You can often hear it before you see it: the pump clicking rapidly while a tap runs, or a burst of pressure that dies immediately. Tapping the tank tells you a lot, since a healthy tank rings hollow at the top and dull at the bottom, while a waterlogged one is dull all the way up. Replacing it is a same-day job and it is far cheaper than the pump it protects.

Typical cost: $450 - $1,500 installed, depending on tank size

When pressure tank replacement is the right call

• The pump clicks on and off every few seconds while water is running
• Pressure surges then drops away almost immediately
• The tank feels heavy or sounds dull when tapped near the top
• Visible rust or weeping at the tank seam

Other services

• Well Pump Repair
• Well Pump Replacement
• Water Well Drilling
• Well Water Testing & Treatment
• Emergency No-Water Service

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