septic backups

Septic System Emergencies: What to Do During a Septic Backup

In Central Florida, many homes rely on septic systems for efficient wastewater management. While septic systems are designed to handle daily household waste effectively, they can occasionally experience emergencies like a septic backup. Dealing with a septic system emergency can be stressful, but it can help. Let's break down what a septic backup is and what you should be ready to do to keep things from turning into a smelly situation. What is a Septic Backup? A septic system backup occurs when wastewater does not properly flow from the home into the septic tank. [...]

By |2023-08-07T21:42:22+00:00August 7th, 2023|Septic Issues, Septic Tank Care|

How to Dispose of Kitchen Grease Safely

Any avid home cook knows that pouring kitchen grease down the drain is a bad idea. Disposing of grease by dumping it down that drain can lead to clogged pipes and an emergency call to your local septic service. There are several ways to safely dispose of kitchen grease that protect your drains, pipes, and septic tank. Even a tiny amount of oil poured down the drain can build up and become a much larger problem, eventually wreaking havoc on your septic system. Grease comes in many forms, from cooking with butter, margarine, shortening, vegetable oil, meat fat, and [...]

By |2022-12-13T15:50:23+00:00December 13th, 2022|Septic Tank Care|

Why is My Toilet Bubbling?

No homeowner wants to hear the unsettling sound of a bubbling toilet. This is something that should be looked at right away, as it's never a good sign. Often, a toilet bubbling requires the help of a professional plumber who can diagnose and resolve the issue. A toilet bubbling is often a clear alert that something worse is to come unless immediate action is taken. Ignoring the bubbling sound can result in a much larger (and more expensive) problem within your toilets and septic systems. What Are the Causes of a Toilet Bubbling? If [...]

By |2022-09-20T16:26:30+00:00September 20th, 2022|Septic Systems|

Drano and Septic Systems

Clogs happen, and dealing with them is never fun. Most of us are likely to take the easy way out, using Drano or another type of chemical drain cleaner rather than calling a professional plumber. While this is much easier, it could cost you much more time, effort, and money in the long run. There are better (and still affordable) options that are much safer for your septic system and your household, because Drano and septic systems don't get along. How Your Septic System Works Your septic system brings waste through your home's pipes into a septic tank containing [...]

By |2021-11-03T21:26:03+00:00February 16th, 2021|Septic Tank Care|

Why is My Septic Tank Gurgling?

Glug-glug-glug. Wondering what that noise is? And where is it coming from? Is that your septic tank gurgling? With your septic system living underground and out of sight, it's important to clue in other senses to help discern when your system is in trouble. This includes your hearing. When it comes to noises and a gurgling septic tank, it's time to take notice. It could mean that your septic is having issues. Why is My Septic Tank Gurgling? With any new sounds, including gurgles, it could point to trouble. When it comes to your [...]

By |2020-07-21T15:42:35+00:00July 21st, 2020|Septic Tank Care|

What Happens When You Stop Pumping Your Septic Tank

We've said it once, and we will say it again: pumping your septic tank is an essential part of septic system maintenance. Not only will it prolong your system, but it may also help your wallet down the road, saving you money from avoided septic repairs. However, some still are not convinced. So, we thought we would try a different tactic. Here is a look at how your systems feel when you don't pump your septic tank. Your Septic Tank is a Waste Holding Tank While some waste and wastewater treatment happens in your septic [...]

By |2020-06-03T18:27:10+00:00June 2nd, 2020|Septic Systems, Septic Tank Care|

Septic Tank Emergencies and Their Consequences

Here at Advanced Septic Services, we often write about preventing septic system mishaps. A lot of the time our blogs look at warning signs for significant septic problems. These could include bad odors, flooding, and gurgling noises. But, what are some of the more significant causes for these septic tank emergencies? For this article, we’ve gathered a general list of septic system emergencies for you. We go over their causes and their consequences. 3 Common Causes for Septic Tank Emergencies 1. Neglecting Routine Maintenance This is possibly the biggest issue. If you’re having problems [...]

By |2018-11-22T17:02:04+00:00November 23rd, 2018|Septic Systems, Septic Tank Care|

Common Problems with Floor Drains & Who To Call

More often than not, we don’t notice floor drains. That is until they become a problem. We’ve given you tips on how to avoid clogged drains, but what do you do if they act up? Floor drains can be found in areas that experience excess water. These include the laundry room, the bathroom, or the garage. Depending on the size of your household, you could have several inside your home as well as a few outside. Like any drain, floor drains become clogged for any number of reasons. But, what may look like a job for your septic [...]

By |2018-10-30T16:02:47+00:00October 30th, 2018|Septic Systems|

Plungers 101 & How to Use a Plunger

A clogged drain can be a sure sign that you’re having septic issues. However, it could also mean that you need to take matters into your own hands. You may need to learn how to use a plunger at one point or another. A plunger isn’t just meant to collect dust in the corner of your bathroom. Plungers are one of the easiest ways to solve a clogged toilet. And, they’re inexpensive. Chances are you’ve used one before. But, there may be plunger information you didn’t know about. Take a look at the basic information about these simple and [...]

By |2019-11-08T22:13:14+00:00September 28th, 2018|Septic Tank Care|

Tips for Avoiding Clogged Drains

Many calls we get begin with: "I think my septic tank is full. Can you come out and pump it?" While in some cases this is true, septic tanks usually only need to be emptied every 3-5 years. More often, the causes are clogged drains. Also, many of the items and practices causing drain clogs negatively impact your septic system as well. Here are a few tips for avoiding clogged drains while saving you a potential septic repair. Tips for Avoiding Clogged Drains Avoiding Bathroom Drain Clogs Regularly Remove and Clean the Stoppers The leading causes of bathroom clogs are [...]

By |2018-04-26T14:43:34+00:00April 26th, 2018|Septic Systems, Septic Tank Care|
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