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Originally Posted by Blackbird45
When it comes to the expansion tank, I discovered a massive leak two days before I was supposed to go up north for the holidays.
I called Frank Gay who sent a plumber within an hour he gave me the option to replace the expansion tank alone or the whole water tank, since I didn't have the time to go through the whole tank, I went with option one. He also suggested calling a restoration company to repair any damage the water had caused. They were here in less than 1/2 hour and put drying machines in the garage where the tank is enclosed in a closet and the wall in my kitchen that butts up against the garage wall. Also had to call for air conditioning repair because the water also caused damage to a small electrical panel that controls my thermostat. When I returned the insurance company sent an inspector to survey the damage. They connected me with a company that will repair whatever damage there is and the insurance company said they will also put me in alternative housing if they have to shut off my water to do the repairs. The insurance company said they will pay for all the damages due to the leak, but not the cost of what cause the leak, which was the expansion tank and cost about $500. I commend the person who did his own repairs, but you better be handy, I don't think you want to go through what I'm dealing with right now.
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The expansion tank just screws off and on. Probably the easiest plumbing work with minimal skills (meaning know how to shut water off and drain pressure and know righty righty lefty lousy) could do as long as you put thread tape on threads and pressurize it to 55 PSI or what ever water pressure is in your area. Which you can test with 8 dollar gage. Last time I brought pressure tank it was around $40 bucks took 15 mins to replace. Mine bladder was leaking sounded solid.