The pressure tank protects pump operation
A working pressure tank stores water under pressure so the pump does not start every time a small amount of water is used. When the tank loses its air charge or fails internally, the pump may short-cycle and pressure can become unstable.
Test before choosing a repair
Tank type, precharge, switch settings, drawdown, pump operation, and visible condition all matter. Aqua can determine whether air charging, another repair, or tank replacement is the appropriate next step.
Use the pressure-tank guide carefully
Aqua’s air-charge guide is the site’s most-used resource. Follow it only when the tank type and condition make homeowner air charging appropriate. Call if the system trips electrical protection, leaks, or behaves unpredictably.
When to ask about pressure tank service
- The pump starts after very little water use
- Pressure swings quickly between high and low
- The tank sounds or feels waterlogged
- Water pressure changed after pump or plumbing work
What is included
- Pressure and drawdown observations
- Air-charge and tank-condition evaluation
- Repair, air charging, or replacement recommendations