March 4, 2016
Home ownership includes responsibility, including regular maintenance and pumping of the septic tank to keep it running efficiently. Waste material and solids make their way into the septic tank and settle into the bottom of the tank as sludge. If this layer of sludge isn’t pumped out on a regular basis, it can clog the system and cause the system to fail prematurely.
How do you know when it is time to pump your septic tank?
If you haven’t had your tank pumped out in 3 years or can’t remember when the last time was, it is probably time. Though the frequency of septic pumping depends on a few factors, how big the tank is and how many people are residing in the home. To avoid costly repairs and to keep the environment safe, for residential homes it is recommended to have the tank pumped once every three years.
Have you noticed signs of a problem. Signs of a septic system failure include, slow drains, gurgling toilets, foul odors either inside or outside your home, pooling water near the drain field, or a rotten egg smell coming from the drains. If you notice any of these signs it is important to contact Orlando Septic System before the problem escalates. Unfortunately, septic problems don’t go away on their own, they just get worse and cost more to repair.
If you are moving into a new home or moving out, it is a good idea to have the septic system inspected and pumped. A clean inspection is usually required before you can sell a home.
Don’t forget, be careful of what you put down the drain and toilet. Refrain from flushing paper products, plastics, metals, or personal hygiene products down the toilet. These materials don’t degrade very easily, if at all and end up taking up valuable space meant for incoming waste. Household chemicals washed down the drain kill healthy bacteria in the tank, prohibiting the ability to properly break down solid waste.
The Orlando Septic Services provides a full resource for all your septic tank and waste management needs. We are committed to providing the very best quality and customer service. Orlando Septic Service is an environmentally friendly company serving Central Florida for 23 years. We are a licensed septic contractor certified with the State of Florida. Earning our reputation as an honest and reliable waste management business in the Seminole and Orange County areas.
