For many here in Central Florida, septic system maintenance is just part of home ownership. Following a simple maintenance schedule, regular inspections and septic tank pumping, minimizes the risks of unplanned emergencies. Which can end up costing a lot more than a regular maintenance.
If you follow a few easy tips and follow a regular septic service schedule with a budget friendly service, with no hidden costs and gives discounts, such has Orlando Septic Services. We love all of our customers and want to help keep your septic system healthy, so you don’t have any emergencies.
Be Careful What You Flush
To avoid clogs or backups, be careful what you put down your drains and toilets. This means no wipes, napkins, paper towels, feminine products, fats, oils, or chemicals.
Your septic tank has a natural balance of bacteria, disrupting it delay or even prevent solids from breaking down. Just imagine the clog that wipes or paper towels can cause. If you’re not sure if you should flush it, don’t, better safe than sorry.
Be Careful Where You Park
Don’t park vehicles or heavy equipment over the septic tank or drain field, even for a short time. It is definitely one of the easiest ways to cause damage to your septic system.
You may not notice at first, but you will start experiencing problems. It could be slow draining showers, sinks, or gurgling toilets, just because a line or pipe was damaged
Saving Money
“A key reason to maintain your septic system is to save money! Failing septic systems are expensive to repair or replace, and poor maintenance is often the culprit. Having your septic system inspected regularly is a bargain when you consider the cost of replacing the entire system. Your system will need pumping depending on how many people live in the house and the size of the system. An unusable septic system or one in disrepair will lower your property value and could pose a legal liability,” according to the EPA.
If you find yourself in this situation, there are a few things you can do to limit costly septic repair costs.
Use less water until you can have Orlando Septic Services come out and take care of the issue. This can mean taking shorter showers, avoid doing several loads of laundry, turning off the water when brushing your teeth, and avoid using the garbage disposal.
To avoid the situation all together, make sure you have routine inspections and maintenance. Make sure you have your tank pumped on a regular basis, every 3 to 5 years. Don’t flush anything down the toilet except human waste and toilet paper.
