An expansion tank protects the plumbing when the water heater heats the closed system. The install is a short job on the cold line.
The why
A closed system with a check valve needs the expansion tank to absorb the growth. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Fort Myers, the code may require it.
The spot
Choose the location on the cold supply line near the water heater. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Fort Myers, the tank mounts above the heater.
The install
Install a tee in the cold line and connect the tank with a fitting. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Fort Myers, the tee is on the cold inlet.
The mount
Secure the tank to the wall with the bracket so it does not hang on the pipe. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Fort Myers, the bracket supports the weight.
The pressure
Set the tank's air pressure to match the home's water pressure. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Fort Myers, the pre-charge is the key setting.
The test
Turn the water on and check the connections for leaks. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Fort Myers, the leak check is the final step.
The call
Install the tank for the closed system. Call 888-217-3585 and Fort Myers Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Fort Myers pro for the job.
Plumbing in Fort Myers: what to know
In Fort Myers, hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Lee County — from Cape Coral, Estero and Fort Myers Beach to ZIP codes like 33916, 33966, 33901 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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