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WELL PRESSURE TANK REPAIR & REPLACEMENT

Well Pressure Tank Repair & Replacement

If your pump keeps kicking on and off or your water pressure pulses, your pressure tank is usually the cause — not the pump. We diagnose the real problem and fix it right. Family-owned and licensed, serving the Sacramento Valley.

Signs Your Pressure Tank Is Failing

Your pressure tank stores pressurized water so your pump isn't running every time you open a tap. When it fails, you'll usually see:

  • Your pump turns on and off rapidly (short-cycling) — the #1 sign

  • The pump kicks on every time you run water, even briefly

  • Water pressure pulses or surges instead of staying steady

  • Banging pipes or water hammer when the pump cycles

  • Sputtering or spitting air from your faucets

  • The tank feels full and heavy — it's waterlogged and has lost its air charge

  • A jump in your electric bill from the pump cycling constantly

  • The pressure switch chatters or clicks rapidly

 

No water at all, or a total loss of pressure? That's usually the pump, not the tank — see our Well Pump Repair & Replacement page, or just call (530) 565-3871 and we'll figure it out.

Pressure Tank Service Done Right

A short-cycling pump is often misdiagnosed — some outfits sell you a whole new pump when a pressure tank or switch was the real problem. We diagnose first, then do only what your system actually needs.

We Diagnose the Real Cause

Short-cycling can come from the tank, the pressure switch, or the pump. We test the system and tell you which — so you're not paying to replace the wrong part.

Air Charge Testing & Recharge

If the tank's bladder is still good, sometimes it just needs the air pre-charge corrected — a repair, not a replacement. We check that first.

Pressure Tank Replacement

When the bladder or diaphragm has failed, we replace the tank with the right type and size for your system.

Correct Tank Sizing

An undersized tank short-cycles even when it's brand new. We size the tank to your pump and household demand so the problem actually stays fixed.

Pressure Switch & Controls

We replace worn pressure switches and related controls, often alongside the tank.

Is It the Tank, the Switch, or the Pump?

A pump that won't stop cycling has three likely culprits, and they cost very different amounts to fix:

  • The pressure tank — a failed bladder or lost air charge is the most common and often the cheapest fix.

  • The pressure switch — a worn or misadjusted switch can mimic a tank problem.

  • The pump itself — less common for cycling, but it happens.

We diagnose before we quote, so you pay to fix the actual problem — not to replace a pump that was never broken. Free estimate. Call (530) 565-3871.

Why Well Owners Call DNA

  • We won't upsell you a pump you don't need. Short-cycling is the most misdiagnosed well problem there is. We find the real cause first.

  • We service the whole system — tank, switch, pump, and well — so the fix actually holds.

  • Licensed and family-owned. CA Lic. #1108209, run by Aaron and David Ratti.

  • Local to the Valley. We know Sacramento Valley wells and water conditions.

  • Straight answers and free estimates.

How a Pressure Tank Service Works

  • Tell us what's happening. Pump cycling, pulsing pressure, banging pipes — call or request an estimate at (530) 565-3871.

  • We diagnose the system. We test the tank, switch, and pump to find the real cause.

  • You get honest options. Recharge, switch, or tank replacement — with a clear estimate first.

  • We fix it and test it. We confirm the pump cycles normally before we leave.

Serving Wells Across the Sacramento Valley

Based in Yuba City, DNA Well Drilling services and replaces well pressure tanks in Yuba City, Marysville, Sutter, Gridley, Colusa, Oroville, Plumas Lake, Sacramento, and Roseville — plus the surrounding rural and agricultural areas.

Call (530) 565-3871 if you're not sure you're in our area.

Pressure Tank FAQs

Why does my well pump keep turning on and off?

 

Almost always a failing pressure tank that's lost its air charge, so the pump can't rest between uses. A worn pressure switch can cause it too. We diagnose which before recommending any parts.

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Can a pressure tank be repaired, or does it have to be replaced?

 

If the bladder is still intact, sometimes correcting the air pre-charge fixes it — a repair. Once the bladder or diaphragm fails, the tank has to be replaced. We check the cheaper option first.

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How long does a pressure tank last?

 

Typically 5 to 15 years, depending on the tank and your water conditions.

 

Is short-cycling bad for my pump?

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Yes — a pump that cycles constantly wears out its motor far faster and drives up your power bill. Fixing the tank early often prevents a much more expensive pump replacement later.

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What size pressure tank do I need?

 

It depends on your pump's output and household demand. We size it correctly so the pump doesn't short-cycle — an undersized tank causes the exact problem you're trying to fix.

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