Chino Valley, Prescott Valley and nearby
Pressure tank repair for local wells
A pressure tank stores water under pressure so the pump does not start every time a tap opens. Call and get connected with an independent local well pump company.
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About pressure tank repair
A pressure tank stores water under pressure so the pump does not start every time a tap opens. When the air charge is lost or the bladder fails, the pump starts and stops in quick bursts, which is called short cycling.
Short cycling works the pump hard. On a deep well, the pump is the expensive part to reach, so a tank problem is worth getting looked at early.
Signs to watch for
- The pump turns on and off every few seconds while a tap runs
- Pressure swings strong to weak and back
- The pressure gauge needle jumps quickly
- The tank sounds or feels full of water to the top
- Water around the tank or its fittings
- A rusty or bulging tank
What local well records show
With median depths of 345 ft in 86323,[source] the pump in a Chino Valley well is a long way down, so every extra start counts. A tank that cycles the pump dozens of times an hour is worth fixing before it becomes a pump pull.
With median depths of 510 ft in 86312, 504 ft in 86315 and 330 ft in 86314,[source] the pump in a Prescott Valley well is a long way down, so every extra start counts. A tank that cycles the pump dozens of times an hour is worth fixing before it becomes a pump pull.
| ZIP | Area | Well records | Median depth | Middle half of depths | Median static water level | Median tested yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86323 | Chino Valley | 11,230 | 345 ft | 265 to 425 ft | 165 ft | 15 gpm |
| 86312 | Prescott Valley | 1,854 | 510 ft | 500 to 590 ft | 360 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86315 | Prescott Valley | 1,486 | 504 ft | 390 to 605 ft | 272 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86314 | Prescott Valley | 311 | 330 ft | 210 to 500 ft | 124 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86334 | Paulden | 1,772 | 325 ft | 280 to 400 ft | 180 ft | 18 gpm |
| 86327 | Dewey | 2,031 | 305 ft | 202 to 410 ft | 110 ft | 10 gpm |
| 86329 | Humboldt | 2,314 | 265 ft | 160 to 400 ft | 85 ft | 15 gpm |
Questions to ask the company
- Is the tank waterlogged, or is it the pressure switch?
- Can the air charge be reset, or does the tank need replacing?
- What size tank fits my household and pump?
- Would a constant pressure system make sense instead?
- How long will the water be off?
- What is your Arizona ROC license number?
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Pressure tank repair by town
What to have ready when you call
- Your address and the nearest cross street, so the company can tell you if you are in their area.
- What is happening. No water at all, low pressure, a pump that will not shut off, a breaker that keeps tripping.
- Anything you know about the well. Depth, age of the pump, or the well registration number that starts with 55- (see below for how to look it up).
- What you already checked. For example, whether the breaker for the well is on and what the pressure gauge near the tank reads.
Do not know the details? Call anyway. The company will ask the right questions.
Pressure tank repair: common questions
What does a pressure tank do?
It holds water under pressure so the pump does not start every time you open a tap.
What is short cycling?
The pump turning on and off in quick bursts, a common sign of a tank or switch problem.
Can a pressure tank be repaired?
Sometimes the air charge can be adjusted. A failed bladder usually means a new tank. The company will check.
Can I check the tank myself?
You can look for leaks and watch the gauge. Leave pressure adjustments to the pro.
Need help with pressure tank repair?
Call and get connected with a local well pump company.
Call about pressure tank repair(928) 655-8940