Air Charging

In some cases, a well pressure tank requires air to be added in order to reach optimal and sustainable water pressure.

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Air Charging Your Pressure Tank

Can I add air to my pressure tank?

There are two different types of pressure tanks

  • Captive Air (pressure tank with bladder or diaphragm)

  • Air Over Water

The type of pressure tank you have will make a difference as to if you can or cannot air charge your tank to resolve the problem you’re having.

Captive Air tanks, although there are always exceptions, will likely need to be replaced and may not be able to be fixed with by air charging. You may still be able to fix your captive air tank with an air charge if your bladder has not failed and is not damaged. Captive Air (bladder) pressure tanks are pre-charged and should hold their charge due to the water and air being separated, this also means that annual maintenance or air charging is not required. If your captive air pressure tank requires attention frequently, it is likely the tank has failed and needs to be replaced.

Air Over Water pressure tanks typically can be fixed by adding more air. The air and water in these tanks are not separated like Captive Air tanks, this allows the air in the tank to dissipate. Air over water pressure tanks will require annual maintenance. Some air over water tanks are maintenance free due to a bleeder assembly located down the well, this is not the case for all. Bleeder systems can fail causing similar issues.

When do I need to add air to my pressure tank?

Air charging your pressure tank will not always fix your issues, sometimes you will need to replace the entire unit. When a pressure tank gets waterlogged and the air within it dissipates, you may notice many different issues:

  • Well pumping system turning on and off frequently while using water (short cycling)

  • Pulsating water pressure through faucets and/or while using water

  • Low pressure

The pressure should feel light or sound hollow, that is an indication that you have proper air in the tank and it is not waterlogged. The pressure gauge located near your pressure tank should operate smoothly when water is being ran within the home or when the well pump has kicked on. A pressure gauge should always range between 40 psi and 60 psi, for most residential homes. If at any time you find your gauge fluctuating rapidly, it’s likely time to service your well pumping system.

How do I know if my pressure tank is short cycling?

As mentioned previously, when your well system is kicking on and off very frequently it is called Short Cycling. If you believe this is happening, before trying to add air to the pressure tank, we recommend starting with the Draw Down Test. The test is simple and will only take a few minutes. If you have any questions about how to do the draw down test or are unsure about the results, give us a call at 1 (800) 452-6060 and we’ll be happy to answer all of your questions or schedule a service tech to evaluate the system.

How much air should I put in my pressure tank?

Most residential homes have a pressure switch set 40/60 psi, which indicates the pump turns on at 40 psi and shuts off 60 psi. Pressure tanks should have 2 psi less the “cut in” pressure, the cut in pressure being the psi in which the pump turns on. Pressure switch settings can vary, it's best to be certain of what your pressure switch setting is before adding air to your tank. The proper air pressure in your tank is vital to the operation of your well pumping system. If you are unsure of your pressure switch setting, call our office to schedule a service technician to come out and evaluate.

To get an accurate reading on how much air pressure is currently in the pressure tank prior to air charging, be sure to drain all water from the pressure tank. For additional information, feel free to call our office at 1 (800) 452-6060.

What happens after air charging my pressure tank?

After you have added air (air charged) your pressure tank, you may experience the following:

  • Air in your lines when turning on faucets

  • Dirty discolored water

  • Fixtures/Faucets plugging up

If you are having any issues with your faucets plugging up, we recommend removing and cleaning the aerators on all faucets. If your well pumping system is no longer short cycling and your pressure is consistent – Congratulations, you’ve now successfully completed your air charge!

Adding too much air pressure to your pressure tank can cause the system to run erratically. If this is what you are experiencing after adding air (air charging) to your pressure tank, we highly recommend scheduling a service technician to come out and evaluate your system.

How do I air charge my pressure tank?

Air Charging Instructions

It is highly recommended that a trained technician air charge your pressure tank. The proper air pressure in your tank is one of the most vital parts of your well system. If a pressure tank is not air charged properly, it may lead to inconsistent pressure, a noisy system, and premature failure of your well pump. To schedule a Service Technician to complete the air charging of your pressure tank or for any other well and pump services call us as 1 (800) 452-6060.

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I recently bought a house and I was in it for about nine months and the Inside reserve tank apparently it was saturated, but Aqua was nice enough even though they don’t transfer ownership when you purchase a house they at no cost were nice enough to install a brand new tank and all I had to pay was installation charge great customer service. The guys were really nice. They even came back out here and checked when I thought there was a little bit of a leak. Would recommend to anyone.

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The team at aqua well was very easy to work with and very supportive. The ladies in the office were extremely patient with me as we worked through multiple rounds of chlorination to eliminate bacteria in our well. I would not hesitate to refer them to anyone!

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When my pressure tank sprung a leak, they were there to help right away. Very honest and helpful from the initial phone call all the way through to install. The "reception" lady and technician were super friendly, knowledgeable and proactive. I will absolutely be using them for my future needs!

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They were able to come out right away, efficient and knowledgeable of the situation.

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Very professional installation. They handled everything. We ended up having to replace things we didn't expect to, but the technician was knowledgeable and patient, not pushy, and let us make our own decisions about how to handle our situation. We love the Simple Pump that was installed.

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Chad was easy to work with and took the time to answer all my questions. He was honest and completed my well maintenance with no issues.

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Carol Bullard September 18, 2025
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We had Aqua Well air lift our well, replace the pump with a constant pressure pump and replace the pressure tank. The work was done quickly and professional. I was pleased with their work and can recommend them and will use them on any future well needed we may have

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Aqua is very prompt in organizing quotes, appointments, and coordinating work. They provide very thorough and good quality work, worth every penny. I will be calling them again in the future for any well work I need.

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Unbelievably well-run company. We woke up to no water pressure and gave Aqua a call—Sammy picked up right away and calmly walked us through every possible issue. After confirming what we’d already checked, she got someone on the schedule that same day. Logan came out and couldn’t have been better. He answered every question we had with clarity and patience. You could tell he knew the system front to back. Professional, timely, well-organized—and just easy to work with from start to finish. We’re hoping this pump lasts for quite some time, but when the time comes, we’ll be calling Aqua again without hesitation.

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