April 30, 2019
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When your home or business operates on a septic system, it’s important you or a professional septic tank technician inspect the tank once a year—or as required by state and county regulations. Tank levels should be checked and the drain field area inspected for odors, surfacing sewage and wet spots. Always be on the lookout for the warning signs of impending system failure, which can include slow drains, odors, surfacing sewage, septic backups and gurgling sounds in the plumbing system. Call a septic company right away if you notice any of these symptoms! As a general rule of thumb, a... View Article
April 15, 2019
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Calling a contractor for residential septic services in Erie County, NY isn’t something you have to do every day. You probably aren’t sure where to start or what you should be looking for! Worse still, you might not always have time to sit around and debate the merits of one septic professional over another. You’ve got a problem that needs a resolution now! Before you flip open the phone book, close your eyes and point to a random septic contractor, you should take a moment to consider the qualities of a good contractor. Here’s what you should look for when... View Article
April 1, 2019
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Just about every commercial kitchen has a grease trap. You might not be able to see it, but every time you turn on your faucet and wash fats, oils and grease (FOG) down the drain, it’s working hard to protect your plumbing. As its name implies, a grease trap’s job is to literally trap these FOG materials! And, as it does, it’s your duty to schedule grease trap cleaning in Erie County, NY. While grease traps are specifically designed to capture grease, they need routine emptying and cleaning as they become full. Failure to maintain your trap could spell trouble... View Article
March 15, 2019
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“Out of sight, out of mind” seems to be most homeowners’ attitude when it comes to taking care of their septic system. At Macken Services, Inc., your local source for septic tank cleaning in Erie County NY, we understand. Life gets busy, and caring for your septic system just isn’t on the top of your to-do list. But if something goes wrong with your septic system, it can bring your life to a screeching halt. Septic tank repairs can easily range from $2,000 to $10,000, not to mention the hassle, mess and overall unpleasantness that comes along with dealing with... View Article
March 1, 2019
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It may be hard to believe, but spring is almost here. Soon those piles of snow will be nothing more than a trickle of water going down your storm drain (or, less pleasantly, a flood in your backyard and basement). We’re all tired of the snow and ready for spring to get here, but spring comes with its own set of challenges. Take the water from the melting snow and add spring rainfall levels on top of it, and you are all set for some serious flooding potential. Thankfully, there are things you can do to avoid springtime flooding, and... View Article
