It’s easy to forget about your septic system, but unfortunately this can be a costly mistake. Not remembering to schedule their septic tank pumped is the biggest cause of septic problems.
What ends up in your septic tank?
Not just what goes down the toilets, but everything that goes down the drain ends up in the septic tank, from the garbage disposal, cooking grease, sinks, showers, dirt from mopping the floors to the sand the kids bring home and ends up in the washing machine. The septic system works 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
After years of use, the scum and sludge builds up and reduces the efficiency of the tank, this can cause the waste water to pass through the tank to quickly and plug up the drain field pipes and cause the waste water to come back up the pipes into your home. By this time you have a serious problem and may have wished you had gotten your septic tank pumped!
The signs may not seem obvious at first, gurgling pipes, a few wet spots in the yard, odor, sluggish toilets, or drains. When these signs appear in your home or business, it usually means issues below your home have been brewing for some time.
Having the septic tank pumped out not only removes the sludge, it also allows the distribution box and leach field to lower the their water levels, reducing saturation.
Septic tanks need to be pumped out every 1 to 3 years under normal conditions, depending on the number of people in the home. Parts and filters may need to be replaced, they will make the septic system run more efficiently and extend the life of the system.
The small price of pumping the tank can avoid the thousands of dollars on repairs, many of which could have been prevented. If you’re experiencing issues with your septic system, waiting usually makes the problems worse. Regular maintenance and inspections can prevent failures and save you a ton of money in replacement and repairs.
If you’re having a problem with your septic system, whether residential or commercial, don’t hesitate to contact Orlando Septic Services. We are here help you with all your waste management needs!
