Well Pressure Tank and Switch Repair in Palm Bay, FL

The pressure tank stores water under pressure so the pump doesn't have to start every time you open a tap. The pressure switch tells the pump when to start and stop. When either one fails, the pump works far harder than it should, and that is how a cheap tank problem turns into an expensive pump replacement.

Signs of a pressure tank problem

• The pump turns on and off rapidly (short cycling).
• Pressure surges and drops while a tap is running.
• Water spurts or sputters from faucets.
• The tank is leaking, rusted, or sounds full of water when you tap the top.
• Water comes out of the air valve on top of the tank. That means the bladder inside has failed.

Signs of a pressure switch problem

• The pump won't start, but power is on.
• The pump won't shut off.
• You hear buzzing or see scorch marks at the switch.
• Pressure is lower than it used to be.

Switch contacts burn and pit over time, and ants and lightning are frequent culprits in Florida. A new switch is one of the least costly well repairs.

What we can do

• Check and recharge the tank's air pressure.
• Replace a waterlogged or leaking tank, and size the new tank so the pump runs longer, less often.
• Replace the pressure switch and gauge, and set cut-in and cut-out pressures correctly.
• Check the pump for damage from short cycling.

Low pressure in the whole house?

Low pressure can also come from a clogged sediment filter, a worn pump, or a leak. If the tank and switch check out, the next step is the pump itself.