Fall is here, which means winter isn't far behind. This is the time of year many homeowners get their house, yard, and vehicles ready for the coming cold weather and snow. If your home is on a septic system, now is the perfect time to have your septic tank pumped. Here are two reasons you should have a septic tank pumping service perform this task before winter.
1. Winter Sees Increased Septic System Usage
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Even if the drains inside your house are not blocked, you can still experience septic backup if the main drainage line outside the house is blocked. Below are some of the common reasons for mains septic drain blockages.
Accumulation of Solids
Accumulation of solids within the drain pipes is the most common cause of drain blockages. This can occur at any point within the pipe. Common culprits include grease, diapers, baby wipes, cat litter, toys, and hair, among others.
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If you have a septic system, you need to be concerned about septic odors. Those foul odors that come up through the drains can make like downright miserable in your home. While septic odors are a common occurrence where septic systems are concerned, there are some methods you can use to keep the problem to a minimum. Here are three steps you can take to reduce septic odors in your home.
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If the idea of having to hire a septic system technician tends to make you cringe, you might be more inclined to use a septic tank additive that claims to clean the tank and make the tank's environment "healthier." Just how effective are these additives, though? Are they really worth it? Can you use them in place of traditional septic system maintenance? Here are some of the pros and cons of septic system additives to allow you to decide for yourself.
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Winter will be over in a few months. Once spring arrives, you'll need to make your septic system your number one priority. You might not realize this, but your septic system can suffer from quite a bit of damage during the winter months. And, once winter is over, you need to worry about the heavy rains that spring can bring with it. Unfortunately, the heavy rains can wreak additional damage on your septic system.
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