An expansion tank needs little attention, but a quick check now and then catches the failure before it drips. The maintenance is mostly about the air pressure.
The tank
The expansion tank absorbs water growth, and its air bladder does the work. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, the tank sits on the cold line near the heater.
The tap test
Tapping the tank tells you if it is full of air or water. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, a hollow sound means air, and a thunk means water.
The pressure
The air side has a set pressure, checked with the system drained. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, the pre-charge matches the home's pressure.
The leak
A drip from the tank or the fittings means attention, often a failed bladder. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, a waterlogged tank needs replacing.
The relief
If the tank fails, the heater's relief valve may drip as the pressure climbs. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, the drip points to the tank.
The schedule
Check the tank at the yearly flush and test the pressure then. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Augusta-Richmond County, a pro can test and replace the tank.
The call
Keep the tank holding air. Call 888-217-3585 and Augusta-Richmond County Plumber Connect will match you with an Augusta-Richmond County pro for the service.
Plumbing in Augusta-Richmond County: what to know
In Augusta-Richmond County, hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Richmond County — from Augusta Richmond County Consolidated Government, Grovetown and North Augusta to ZIP codes like 30812, 30905, 30815 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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