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

What Is a Pressure Tank?

A pressure tank is a very important machine that is crucial for any building. It allows for consistent water pressure throughout your home, ensuring you are getting water exactly when you turn the faucet on. A pressure tank makes life so much easier by stopping us from having to leave the building and manually turn the water pump on and off anytime we want or need to use water. 

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 reason why the pressure tank needs to be connected to the water pump is because the tank keeps the pump from turning on and off anytime there is a demand for water. 

Necessity of a Pressure Tank 

Some people might think that pressure tanks aren’t necessary for water to flow smoothly, but that’s not the case at all. Pressure tanks keep the water at a constant level, as well as separating the water and air. The pressure tank also ensures the longevity of the water pump. 

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 and 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 what might be the cause of this. 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.

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, so this shouldn’t be a daily problem. 

Another tip is to flush your tanks bi-annually. 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 Experts at Perry’s Pump Repair for Your Pressure Tank Needs 

All in all, home issues—especially ones that regard important aspects of our lives such as our water system—need to be addressed as fast as possible. Ignoring it will only make the problem worse and lead to even more damage. Our professional advice is to give Perry’s Pump Repair a call at (352) 316-4088 and allow us to help you as soon as we can. 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!