Examine the Air Charge on the Bladder Pressure Tank

• 1). Turn off the electrical power to the pump.
  
  
• 2). Open the closet faucet to drain the tank.
  
  
• 3). Place a tire gauge onto the air charge valve on top of the bladder tank to check the pressure.
  
  
• 4). Add air pressure with a tire pump or air compressor if the pressure is 2 psi (per square inch) or more below the lowest pressure in the range.
  
  
• 5). Let out some air if the air pressure is 2 psi over the pump cut-in pressure.
  
  
• 6). Look for leaks in the air charge system.
  
  
• 7). Turn on the pump, and run a normal cycle.
  
  

Check the Bladder Pressure Tank for Waterlog Problems

• 1). If the tank is waterlogged, determine if the pump is cycling.
  
  
• 2). Smell and taste the water. Stagnate water has an odor, tastes bad and contributes to bacterial problems.
  
  
• 3). Check for corrosion on the inside of the tank, which can contribute to premature tank failure.
  
  

Check for Causes if the Tank is Waterlogged

• 1). Check for sediment, such as manganese or iron, that coats the surface of the bladder, causing it to harden.
  
  
• 2). Examine the fill and draw lines for sediment that can prevent the tank from properly filling and emptying.
  
  
• 3). Check for high levels of chlorine that could damage the bladder tank.