Don’t let your septic tank turn your yard or home into a stinky nightmare! Septic tank pumping and maintenance is important. Here are some common problems the professionals at Orlando Septic Services often hear about.
Problem:
Every now and then I hear strange noises such as gurgling and belches coming from my toilets and septic tank, sometimes it even backs up into the house!
Solution:
You may have tried snaking it (a long snake-like piece of equipment used to unclog drains) but the problem keeps coming back. It may be necessary to contact the professionals at Orlando Septic Services, they will be able to scope out the situation with a camera. Find out exactly what is going on and then fix it once and for all.
Problem:
The septic system seems to be working, it’s not backing up and there’s no smell, but the vegetation around the tank seems to be disappearing.
Solution:
If the vegetation is dying around the tank, something may be poisoning it. This is probably your septic system. which are only designed to handle human waste; toxic materials shouldn’t be put into it. Toxic items induce, cleaners, bleach, paint thinner, grease, motor oil, gasoline and heavy cleaner. Always clean your home with all natural and organic cleaners.
If you notice vegetation disappearing around your septic tank, it’s time to call the professionals at Orlando Septic before you need to replace it
Problem:
It’s been years since you’ve had the septic tank pumped out. You have decided to wait until it starts giving you problems to have it done.
Solution:
If you can’t remember when the last time you had your septic tank pumped, it’s probably been too long. You may not see any obvious signs, but damage is still being done. Water flows out of the septic tank into the drain field and the solids remain, eventually becoming sludge on the bottom of the tank.
Over time the solids build up and if it’s not removed it backs up into the house or into the drain field. Both can result in costly repairs and even replacement, routine maintenance and pumping end up being much less expensive
Your septic system is a big investment and when it has problems (those you can see and smell and those you can’t) it can cost thousands of dollars to repair. Regular septic pumping and maintenance is necessary to avoid any problems.
Instead of waiting until the disastrous toilet back up or foul odors start lurking around your home, save time and money by contacting Orlando Septic Services today.
