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 is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, 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 is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, 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 is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, 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 is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, a waterlogged tank needs replacing.
The relief
If the tank fails, the heater's relief valve may drip as the pressure climbs. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, the drip points to the tank.
The schedule
Check the tank at the yearly flush and test the pressure then. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In El Paso, a pro can test and replace the tank.
The call
Keep the tank holding air. Call 888-217-3585 and El Paso Home Plumbing Co will match you with an El Paso pro for the service.
Plumbing in El Paso: what to know
In El Paso, hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across El Paso County — from Sunland Park, Anthony and Socorro to ZIP codes like 79904, 79920, 79906 — 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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