Month: May 2014

While some problems with septic systems are pretty apparent, there are some less obvious signs that can alert a homeowner to a problem before a component of the system fails entirely. Being able to recognize these symptoms can save you from having a major problem at the most inconvenient time.

1. Odors – Often odors that occur at the start of a septic system problem are quite faint, but they should not be ignored. There may be smells coming up through drains in the home, or they may be outside near the drain field or septic tank lid.
2. Slow Drains – When one drain is slow, it can simply be a partially clogged drain, but when all drains in the home begin draining slowly, that is a sign of a bigger issue.
3. Wet Areas – Spongy or soggy areas on the lawn near the septic system are usually indicative of a drain field problem.
4. Noises - If you start noticing unusual noises with your septic system, especially gurgling from toilets when they are flushed, this can be an indicator of a problem.
5. Backups – This is one of those very obvious signs of a problem and is cause for calling in a septic system professional immediately. This is true when backups are occurring from drains, but also if a toilet seems to constantly need plunging.
6. Frequent Need for Septic Pumping Services – Healthy septic systems should only require septic pumping every two to three years, depending on the size of the system and the number of people in the household. If your septic tank needs pumping more often than that, one of two things is happening: either the company is not fully pumping the system and you should consider hiring a different company, or the system is not properly balanced and needs maintenance to get it operating more efficiently.

Households that have a septic contractor come out once a year for septic system maintenance can usually avoid most major septic system problems. However, knowing what to watch for can also contribute toward avoiding many of the large problems that result from neglect.

 

Maintaining a septic system is similar to maintaining your vehicle. Would you drive your car or truck for years without ever taking it into the mechanic for a tuneup? The same is true for septic systems. You shouldn’t go several years without making sure that necessary septic pump maintenance is taken care of.

For example, if you own a vehicle, you probably get your oil changed every three to four months. In addition to this regular oil change, you may also change out your air filters, add some windshield wiper fluid, and make sure your tires are properly inflated. Septic pump maintenance is similar to getting regular oil changes. You will need to get periodic checks done on your system. Every few months, you should have your septic system company come over and make sure that all of the inlets and the outlets of the tank are in working condition and all the pumps are operating correctly.

Would you ever put soda, water, or other harmful substances into your car’s gas tank? Just like you should only put gas into your car, you should only let toilet paper and waste get flushed down into your septic system. You should avoid letting substances like coffee grounds, sanitary napkins, diapers, cooking grease, and anything else that you question from getting down into your septic tank and clogging the system.

When you make septic pump maintenance a priority, you can avoid costly repairs and the hassle of living with a septic system that isn’t functioning correctly. Call us at Action Septic Tank Service if you need advice, repairs, or any other kind of assistance with your septic system.

 

If you have a septic system, you will likely run into a problem with it at some point. At Action Septic Tank Service, we have been providing septic tank repair services. Because of our extensive experience in septic tank repair, we know exactly how to get your septic system back into perfect condition. There are several types of problems that we run into regularly that may be occurring with your system.

An essential part of every septic system is a soak away area filled with rocks and rubble that absorbs the waste water from your home into the ground. Over time, you may notice you need septic tank repair because your toilet keeps overflowing, the drains in your home start making strange noises, or you find that there is a horrible smell coming from your yard. All of these instances may indicate that your system is experiencing soakaway failure.

Another problem that you may run into with your septic system occurs when your septic tank becomes clogged and starts to overflow. To prevent this from happening, homeowners should plan on getting their septic tank pumped to get rid of the waste in their system at least every 3 to 5 years.

While these are just two of the main problems we encounter with the septic systems we service, we are able to accomplish any type of septic tank repair our customers may need. The next time your toilet starts to overflow or you smell something foul in your yard, give us a call at Action Septic Tank Service for quick, efficient, and affordable septic tank repair.

 

Although septic systems are relatively simple in their design, it takes knowledge and skill to know exactly how to repair them. Action Septic Tank Service has the skilled workers, affordable prices, and efficiency you have been looking for in a septic pump repair company. We have been working on septic systems. Because of our experience, we know exactly how to identify septic problems and the best ways to fix them, so you don’t end up footing the bill for a large septic repair job that could have been prevented.

Although our services are affordable and honest, we recommend that homeowners do several things to maintain their septic tank so they don’t end up in need of extensive septic pump repair. Homeowners with septic systems should:

• Have their septic tank pumped on a regular basis (at least every 3 to 5 years).
• Get their system inspected at least once a year to make sure everything is working properly.
• Be water-wise and repair any leaky faucets or toilets as quickly as possible.
• Never do all of their laundry on one day and spread it out throughout the week.
• Only flush toilet paper down the toilet.

By following these guidelines, you can extend the life of your septic system and prevent the need for septic pump repair.

Even if you are doing your best to maintain your septic system, you may run into a problem every now and then. When this happens, let us at Action Septic Tank Service take care of the septic pump repair and get your septic system working smoothly once again!

 

At Action Septic Tank Service, we handle every phase of septic system installation for both new construction properties and the replacement of existing systems. There are a number of things to consider when installing a new septic system, including:

1. The type and size of a septic system. We take into consideration the anticipated size of the family that will live at the residence. This is usually calculated based on the number of bedrooms in the home. Larger families will need to make the choice whether to go with the standard-size septic system for their home, which will require more frequent septic pumping services and may not last as long as it should, or upgrade to a larger-capacity system. We can also perform an inspection of a home’s septic system for those looking to purchase a home to be sure the system has been maintained properly and is the size necessary to accommodate the family.
2. The location of the septic system being installed.  we are experts at placing the system not only where it will be accessible for convenient servicing, but also in an area that will not get too much weight or water on the system and damage it. We are more than happy to give advice about landscaping options that will be safe for your septic system.
3. Drain lines. There must be a proper degree of decline from the house, so all discharge flows easily to the septic system. Proper planning of all drain lines in the home, especially where they join together, is critical.

Action Septic Tank Service handles every aspect of septic system installation.Give us a call for an estimate and to discuss the type of system that will best serve your family’s needs.

 

Action Septic Tank Service wants you to take proper care of your septic system. We urge homeowners in North Atlanta to schedule regular septic inspections and service their septic systems every 2-3 years.

Following a routine septic maintenance plan will help to keep your system running smoothly and give you years of optimal performance. There are times, however, when your septic system may be in need of additional service, and it is very important to be able to recognize some of these warning signs. Action Septic Tank Service highly recommends contacting a septic professional if you notice any of the following:

-Gurgling sounds when flushing toilets
-Slow drains
-Foul odors in or around the house
-Sewage backups
-Patches of greener grass near the drainfield
-Surface flow of wastewater
-Presence of bacteria in well water

If your septic system is showing any signs of trouble, take ACTION! For more septic information and service, please visit www.actionseptictankservice.com.