Signs You Need to Clean Your Grease Trap

Ovens, ranges and refrigerators are all obviously vital appliances in a commercial kitchen (or any kitchen, really). One of the most overlooked and crucial components of a commercial kitchen, though, is the grease trap.

As its name implies, the grease trap is responsible for intercepting oils, fats and solids before they enter the wastewater system. Needless to say, you’ll have a messy problem on your hand if your grease trap fails. You may even have to shut down your kitchen for a bit if the grease trap is out of commission. For that reason, you must always keep your grease trap clean and working properly. But how do you know when it’s time to clean out the grease trap? They don’t exactly have gauges. The good news is that there are a few telltale signs that your trap is in need of some grease trap maintenance in Erie County, NY:

• Odors: What’s that gross smell coming from the sink? If your grease trap is in need of cleaning, it’s probably coming from the grease trap! The smell can vary, depending on what’s down in the drain, but trust us—you don’t want to be around to get a whiff of it! Don’t try to work through this bad odor. Instead, call Macken Services as soon as possible to clean out your grease trap.
• Excess oils: Is there a lot of oil built up around your grease trap? If so, your grease trap is probably really dirty and needs to be cleaned. Call a pro to handle the cleaning to ensure your restaurant can prepare food in a timely manner.
• Slow draining: A dirty grease trap will eventually lead to slow draining or even a total blockage. Instead of dumping drain cleaner down the sink, call a pro to inspect your grease trap. Professional cleaning will remove that clog and have your kitchen running as usual in no time.
• Set a schedule: Though all of the points mentioned above let you know that you need to clean your grease trap, the easiest way to know it’s time to clean it is by sticking to a cleaning schedule. A good rule of thumb is to clean your grease trap every three months. However, you might need to clean it more often than this if you have a busy restaurant and kitchen. Feel free to give us a call if you’re unsure about your cleaning schedule. We can help you determine the best time to clean your trap to ensure you don’t run into any issues.

Prevent any potential problems with your grease trap by training your employees on how to use it properly. Avoid dumping excess fats, oils and solids down the drain, and always call a pro if anything seems to be amiss. Trying to fix a grease trap issue by yourself will only make the problem worse, which will necessitate an expensive repair or even total replacement of your system.

Call Macken Services for grease trap maintenance in Erie County, NY and you’ll never have to worry about your grease trap again. Our professionals will inspect your grease trap and thoroughly clean it to ensure there are no particles left behind and your trap works as it should.

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