How to Know if You Need Water Pump Services for Your Pressure Tank

Maintenance and repairs are just a part of being a homeowner. But it can be difficult to determine exactly what in your home may need professional services. Today, we’ll help you determine whether you need to look into water pump services to keep your pressure tank in working condition.

What Is a Pressure Tank?

A pressure tank is a vital tool for any building. It provides consistent water pressure throughout your home, ensuring you get water exactly when you turn the faucet on. A pressure tank simplifies life because you don’t need to operate the water pump every time you want water manually. 

However, a pressure tank can’t function on its own. It needs to be connected to a water pump. A water pump is a device that extracts water from a water source and moves it into a storage tank to then provide running water to the rest of the building. 

The main function of a water pump is to get rid of extra water and to move the water from point A to point B. The pressure tank’s connection to the water pump prevents constant pump cycling due to water demand. 

Issues with Pressure Tanks 

Some common issues that are seen in pressure tanks are a bad pressure switch, frequent clicking sounds, decreased water pressure, water pressure tank leaks, short cycling, and fluctuating water pressure. The main reasons for most of these problems are a faulty pressure tank switch or an old, corroded tank. 

If you feel as though you have any of these issues with your pressure tank, please don’t hesitate to give Perry’s Pump Repair a call at your earliest convenience. These types of problems don’t just go away on their own, and we are more than happy to figure out what the issue is and resolve it. 

Think Your Tank Is Broken? 

First, you should try to figure out what the issue is with your tank. Are you hearing a strange sound, or is it affecting your water quality/pressure? Once you figure out what the problem is, you should then try to figure out the root cause. Abnormal clicking sounds might mean the internal parts are getting old and need to be replaced. 

Another common issue with water tanks is when the actual water in your house is affected. This often means that a pipe could be blocked or leaking. Whether the issue is affecting your water supply or the actual tank itself, it would be best to contact Perry’s Pump Repair and let us properly assess and fix the problem with our profession water pump services and pressure tank repair.

Maintaining Your Pressure Tank 

Pressure tanks are high maintenance, so there are a couple of practices you must follow in order to make sure your tank lasts as long as possible. Firstly, if you want to turn off the pump, you have to do it at the breaker. This is because your well pump could develop a leak or a pipe could burst, and turning it off ensures the pump will be safe from any unintentional shocks to the system. This is only usually a problem when people leave their houses unattended for long periods of time. However, flooding of any kind can quickly become a problem, so you’ll want to make efforts to avoid water damage completely. 

Another tip is to flush your tanks biannually. This removes any sediment that has accumulated in the tank. If you want to check if the pressure in your tank is at the right level, you can use a pressure gauge to ensure it’s at the correct pressure. If it’s not, you can adjust the pressure tank switch to raise or lower the pressure. 

Trust the Team at Perry’s Pump Repair for Expert Water Pump Services 

All in all, home issues—especially important ones such as our water supply—need to be addressed as fast as possible. Ignoring it will only make the problem worse and can lead to even more damage. Our professional advice is to contact Perry’s Pump Repair at (352) 316-4088 and allow us to assist you as soon as possible with our water pump services. We have over 30 years of experience with water tanks and well pumps, so rest assured that we will be able to overcome any challenge thrown our way!