Maintenance Guides / Safety & Electrical

Professional fire extinguisher hydro-test & recharge

Difficulty: call_a_proTime: 30 minsEst. Cost: $65 - $150

Why it matters

NFPA 10 standards require hydro-testing of rechargeable extinguishers every 6 years to ensure cylinder integrity and proper charge. A unit that fails hydro-testing or loses charge becomes a liability—the gauge may read full while the extinguisher is completely inert.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Contact a certified fire extinguisher service company in your area.

  • 2

    Bring your rechargeable extinguisher to their facility or arrange pickup.

  • 3

    The technician will perform a hydro-test to verify cylinder integrity.

  • 4

    If the cylinder passes, it will be recharged with fresh propellant and agent.

  • 5

    The unit will be tagged with the service date for your records.