Your septic system is a big investment and when it backs up into your home it can cost thousands of dollars to fix and a huge mess. Though you may not think about your septic system, tank or drain field very often, regular septic pumping and maintenance is necessary to avoid any problems. You definitely don’t want to overlook your septic system until it’s backing up or overflowing into your house, forcing you to pay attention! Read more on how to prevent this from happening.
The septic system works 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Everything that goes down the drain and toilet ends up in the septic tank, this includes everything from the garbage disposal, cooking grease, sinks, washing machine, showers, sand the kids bring home from the beach and the water and dirt from mopping the floors.
Depending on the size of your home an inspection from a professional every year or at least every other year is essential. This is usually scheduled in the Spring, during spring cleaning, and then you don’t have to worry about it the rest of the year.
Over the years the 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!
It may not seem evident at first, a few wet spots in the yard, odor, sluggish toilets or plumbing. 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.
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 to help you with all your waste management needs!
