Well Tank Replacement

If you have well water, that pressure tank in your basement is what keeps your water flowing smoothly without your pump cycling on and off every time you turn on a faucet is your well tank.

Most modern homes have air bladder well tanks that typically last 10 to 15 years before the bladder fails. Older air/water style tank are the kind with one pipe in, one pipe out, and an air bleeder that makes a hissing sound.

We’ll test your current well tank, explain exactly what’s happening, and if it needs replacing, we’ll size and install the correct new tank so your well system operates efficiently for another 10-15 years without driving your pump into an early grave.

Waukesha Plumbing - Well tank replacement

Air Bladder – (most common)

Waukesha Plumbing recommends a larger tank for well tank replacement. Your well pump will run longer, but less often. It’s the constant ON/OFF…not the actual running, that kills your pump. A larger pressure tank means your adding life onto your pump. Waukesha Plumbing offers 3 replacement options:

  • Low: Welxtrol wx203(32 gallon) – The most standard tank out there (very common).
  • Mid: Welxtrol wx250(44 gallon) – A top seller.
  • High: Welxtrol wx251(62 gallon) – A higher end replacement for large homes.

How to test your Air Bladder

  1. Turn your pump off at the breaker box and then turn all your faucets ON and let them drain.
  2. When the water stops running take a tire pressure gauge and use the air filler at the top of the pressure tank…it should read 30-40lbs.
  3. If it reads “0”, your air bladder is ruptured and your well pump is continuously running to create the pressure needed instead of the air bladder.

Whether you have an Air Bladder or Air/Water well tank, Contact the experts at Waukesha Plumbing to identify the appropriate replacement for your specific needs..

FAQs

  1. Contact us via phone, text or fill out the form to schedule a quick call back.
  2. You may be asked to send some pics via text or email.
  3. I will reply with a fixed price for the options available.
  4. I typically show up 1-3 days depending on scheduling.

I personally guarantee my replacement work for 1-year.

On most replacements it’s a flat rate price
For odd jobs it’s time and material .

99% of jobs I ask for pictures (text or emailed) and I’m able to give pricing right over the phone.

On larger jobs I charge for bids. If I come to your house and figure things out ahead of time. I’ve got to charge for my time

An arrival window is always given. I give text updates through out the day if that time changes. When your the next job and I’m on my way I text with an exact arrival time.

No all parts must be supplied by me (Other than faucets) . I must supply all the parts. I carefully choose parts that work from what I’ve learned from 30 years of experience. Most big box store parts are poor quality.

When I do a job I guarantee no leaks. With homeowner supplied parts I can’t do what.

  • Plumber grade parts are from plumbing supply houses.
  • Low grade/ handyman parts are from big box stores.

The average life of a water heater is 8-12 years. If your heater has any problems and is over 8 years old, trying to repair it is likely a waste of money costing you $400 to repair a water heater that could start leaking again next week.