Extension Columbia County can test the dial gauge on pressure canners.  If you have a pressure canner that you’d like to have checked, please bring it in to your county Extension Office.  You may also want to review the publication “Using & Caring for a Pressure Canner” by the University of Wisconsin-Extension.

Presto Pressure Canners
The Presto Company will test dial gauges FREE! Remove the gauge from the canner lid, wrap in newspaper, and package in a small sturdy box. Send the package to:

PRESTO Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703.
The customer pays the postage to Presto. In most cases, the gauge will be returned in a short amount of time. For more information, phone Presto Customer Service: 1-800-877-0441 or contact@gopresto.com.

Additional Local County Extension Offices – Free testing onsite

UW Extension – Richland County
1000 Hwy 14
Richland Center, WI 53581-1398
*For more information, phone UW Extension – Richland County: (608) 647-6148.

UW Extension – Iowa County
Ruth Schriefer or Donna Peterson
303 West Chapel, Suite 1200
Dodgeville, WI 53533
*Must call and set up an appointment with an educator. For more information, phone UW Extension – Iowa County: (608) 930-9850.

UW Extension – Grant County
Bev Doll
Youth & Agriculture Center
916 East Elm Street, Suite A
Lancaster, WI 53813
*Must call and set up an appointment with an educator. For more information, phone UW Extension – Grant County: (608) 723-2125.

 UW Extension – Dodge County
Administration Building, Room 108
127 East Oak Street
Juneau, WI 53039-1379
*For more information, phone UW Extension – Dodge County: (920) 386-3790.