October 2, 2018 11:02 pm
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If your home runs on a septic system, you might feel stressed out occasionally about the maintenance you have to perform on the system to keep it in good condition. But no worries—as long as you have a good relationship with a septic professional, there’s no reason to stress out. Here is a brief overview of some tips that will help you to extend the lifespan of your septic system and avoid major septic tank repairs in Erie County, NY. Know your system If you have the original plans and permits for your system, great—this will provide you with just... View Article
September 11, 2018 6:27 am
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While septic tanks need to be pumped regularly to stay in good condition for as long as possible, they aren’t actually the most important part of your septic system as a whole. No, that distinction belongs to your drainfield, the area in which all water leaving the tank gets held until it is filtered into the soil, where most of the actual treatment of the wastewater occurs. If you have a failure in your drainfield, this could cause some unwanted (to put it lightly) results, including horrible odors on your property, constantly wet or flooded surfaces or uneven landscaping. With... View Article
August 28, 2018 6:27 am
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If you live out in the country away from municipal sewer and water systems, you’re almost certainly running your home sewage system on a septic tank. While septic maintenance isn’t exactly the most exciting maintenance task you can have for your home, it’s absolutely necessary to stay on top of your septic tank pumping and general maintenance to make sure the system stays in condition for long into the future—otherwise you could have a significant (and potentially smelly) problem on your hands. Here are just a few of the most common signs you’re likely overdue for septic tank pumping in... View Article
August 10, 2018 9:16 pm
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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... View Article
July 27, 2018 9:16 pm
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When plumbing fixtures around the house start to back up, your first instinct should be to pick up the phone and call a professional for help. After all, you don’t want nasty water or even raw sewage flowing onto your floors. But which professional should you call in that sticky situation? If you have city water, the answer is easy—you call a plumber. Those with residential septic tank systems in Erie County, NY, on the other hand, have a tough decision to make. Should you call a plumber, or a septic service provider? Keep reading to find out the answer... View Article
