Septic Tank Pumping

If you are lucky enough to own a home with a septic system, you know that you must maintain it on a regular basis. According to how many people lives in your home and the amount of water your family uses for day to day activities will determine how often your septic tank needs to be pumped. It is recommended to pump or clean out your septic system every 3 to 5 years. It also depends on the size of your septic tank. Whether you have a 1000-gallon or a 1500-gallon tank, ACE Septic is here for you.

The most important thing you can do to help your septic system have a long and lasting life is to have it pumped regularly. Pumping your system is imperative. It will not only keep the system running smoothly, but it will also prevent very costly repairs. Even though some municipalities require that septic tank owners have their systems cleaned on a regular basis, it is the responsibility of each homeowner. It is the homeowner that will suffer the consequences for not maintaining the septic system.

Signs that your septic tank needs pumping are usually obvious especially if you have slow drains in your tubs or sinks or backflow in your toilet. If you have backflow, you are close to having a big problem! This is an indication that your septic tank is full and can no longer accept the waste that is being dumped into it. If you are at this point, you need to call ACE Septic immediately. Our trained and certified technicians will evaluate your system and give you the best plan to avoid any further damage.

You can take precautions to help your septic tank system last longer.

• Try not to run different appliances at once like the washing machine and the dish washer. This pushes a lot of water into the tank where it cannot process it all at once. In fact, you should spread your laundry over several days instead of all in one day.
• Fix leaking faucets so there is not constant water running into the tank.
• Don’t use garbage disposals. These are very helpful if you don’t have a septic system, but it can be disastrous if you put food and grease down your drains. These solids will cause clogging and major issues with your septic system.
• Be water conscious when taking showers. Multiple people taking long showers at the same time can dump a whole lot of water in the tank at once putting stress on the system.

At ACE Septic, we are your septic tank experts. We provide quality repairs, replacement systems and pumping services you can rely on. If it has been more than three years since your septic tank was pumped, you are overdue. Just call ACE Septic at 706-809-1526.