Has your septic tank been pumped in a while? If not, a residential septic tank pump-out is one service that every homeowner should add to their spring cleaning checklist. Read here to find out why!
Just because Florida is generally warm year-round doesn’t mean that you can’t participate in the excitement of spring cleaning like the cooler parts of the world. Along with donating unused items and tossing old paperwork, your friendly septic pros from Acme Environmental Services have one more recommendation to add to your spring cleaning checklist: a residential septic tank pump-out! Want to know more about the benefits of this service? Keep reading to learn more.
What Is A Residential Septic Tank Pump-Out?
If you’ve owned a septic tank for a while, you’re probably familiar with septic tank pump-outs. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, a residential septic tank pump-out is a service that removes built-up solid and liquid waste from your septic tank.
With everyday use, your septic tank accumulates wastewater from your toilet, showers, and sinks. Without being removed from your septic tank, waste builds up and can lead to many potential problems such as:
- Clogs
- Backups
- Drain field problems
- Tank damage
- Total system failure
How Often Should You Get A Septic Tank Pump-Out?
Septic pump-outs should be performed once every 3-5 years on a traditional septic system. Your septic tank pumping schedule can vary depending on the type, or if you have an alternative wastewater treatment system, such as an aerobic treatment unit, mound system, sand filtration system, or pressure distribution system. If you haven’t had a residential septic tank pump-out in years, or if you know that you’re due for one, don’t wait before letting someone from Acme know.
Signs That You Need A Residential Septic Tank Pump-Out
It’s important for homeowners to stay on top of their septic care routine, but if it’s been a while, you may begin to see and hear things that signal it’s time to give Acme a call. Here are just a few of the warning signs to look out for:
- Foul odors in your yard
- Standing water over your drainfield or near your septic tank
- Unusually green, lush grass over your drain field or near your septic tank
- Gurgling sounds coming from your pipes
- Hissing sounds around your pipes, drains, or near the septic tank
Whether you’ve waited until the last moment and need an immediate septic pump-out or are right on schedule, you will be thankful that you received your septic pump-out before the hot summer weather hits. 
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Septic Care Tips For Warmer Months
When the weather heats up, septic care might be one of the last things on your mind – so now is the perfect time to prepare before summer activities fill your schedule. These simple steps can help you stay ahead through heavy rains and high temperatures:
- Schedule an inspection to ensure your system is in good repair
- Only flush septic-approved objects
- Properly dispose of fats, grease, and oils (don’t pour them down the drain!)
- Don’t wait until your septic alarm is going off to schedule maintenance and repairs
Give Your Septic System A Fresh Start This Spring
Scheduling regular pump-outs and other septic maintenance is one of the best gifts you can give your septic system this spring. Don’t DIY – call Acme!
Contact us today for your professional residential septic tank pump-out.