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Recognize the Signs of Septic Tank Damage

If you own a septic tank, it's important that you monitor it regularly to prevent problems in the system. I learned this lesson the hard way a few years ago. I didn't think I needed to do anything to the tank or drainfield, because I assumed that the system would take care of itself. Big mistake. After years of poor maintenance, my septic tank clogged up and caused my entire plumbing system in the house to fail. I finally contacted a septic system contractor. The contractor cleaned my tank and repaired my plumbing. The contractor also educated me on why it's important to maintain a healthy septic system. I now schedule regular maintenance checks of my system and make every effort to keep it clean myself. My blog shows you how to avoid disasters with your septic system. I offer maintenance tips you can use right now. Thanks for visiting.

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Recognize the Signs of Septic Tank Damage

Tips For Keeping Your Septic System In The Best Condition

2 March 2017
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If you are not careful and you do not take good care of your septic tank, you and your family might find that you are no longer able to flush any toilets or send water through the drains. That would be a real problem for a lot of people. Therefore, the best thing you can do is to make sure that you are remaining proactive and that you are taking good care of your septic system with the following suggestions.

Never Delay Pumping The Septic Tank

If you know that you usually have to pump your septic tank once every year, then that is what you want to do. It is important to make sure that you are not waiting much longer because the excessive buildup of septic waste can put the tank under a lot of pressure. Such pressure could eventually lead to a crack forming in old drain lines or septic tank walls. To help make sure that you are able to afford to have the septic tank pumped according to the regular schedule for it, you may want to consider saving a little bit of money each month so you will have no problem paying for the service when the time comes.

Do Not Pour Cooking Grease Into The Drains

While you might need to get rid of the cooking grease in your pots and pans, you never want to pour it down the drain. This is because a lot of the cooking grease will quickly cool off and begin to coat the inside of the drain pipe before it ever makes it all of the way through the system. The cooking grease that does make it through the drain pipes and into the septic tank can cause problems within the tank. The grease can get in the way of the natural methods used to break down the waste within the tank.

Use Septic-Approved Cleaners

It is important to make sure that you are doing everything you can in order to only use household and drain cleaners that were designed for homes that have septic tanks. This way, you will not have to worry about those cleaning solutions interfering with the natural breakdown of waste in the tank. You should be able to find a variety of quality cleaners you can use online or in your local home improvement store.

When you do everything you can to keep your septic tank in good shape, you will not have to worry about as many problems in the future. For more information, contact a company like DAN'S ALL AMERICAN PLUMBING LLC.