Most homeowners don’t even realize the importance of their septic system until a major problem appears. In reality, most can avoid these problems by listening to the small changes that your septic system is telling you about. Recognizing these changes can prevent damage to your property and costly repairs in the future. In this article, we have gathered four signs that your septic system needs to be examined. If you want to learn more, call Rooter Septic Services today.
If multiple drains in your home start to slow down, it is time to be a bit more careful as to what may cause it. Slow drains throughout the house are one of the biggest signs of septic tank problems. This problem often occurs when the septic tank is nearing its capacity, or there is a problem with the filtering in the drainfield. This often results in the slowing of the drains in your entire home, which may be seen as bathtubs and showers taking longer to empty, toilets showing weaker flushing power, and fixtures and sinks getting affected at the same time. Don’t try to fix this problem like a regular clog. While it may seem like a quick and efficient fix to use a chemical drain cleaner, you may actually harm your septic system even more. Call a septic company today to learn more.
Your plumbing system has its own voice; you just have to listen to it. Strange gurgling noises coming from drains, toilets, and pipes are often a sign that air is trapped in the system. For septic systems, the common causes include the tank blocking the proper flow of wastewater, clogged pipes between the houses’ fixtures and the tank, and trapped air from the system blockages. Identifying which of these reasons the gurgling noises from your plumbing fixtures come from will lead to the quick and easy fix of the problem.
You don’t have to be a plumber to identify an unpleasant odor inside the home. These smells can come from many different areas, including the drains, toilets, or areas near your septic tank. Odors usually develop when the septic tank is too full, and the waste isn’t breaking down as it should. This leads to the blockage of the ventilation and, therefore, the smell backing up into your house. Ignoring these odors may lead to bigger problems with the septic system, so call Rooter Septic Services today to learn more.
Walk around your drainfield. Do you spot any puddles of water around your septic system? If so, your septic tank is telling you something urgent. Noticing damp spots or pools of water around your septic tank is often a sign that the tank is full and can’t handle any more additional wastewater. This results in the excess water backing up above ground. Not only does this have the risk of contaminating nearby water sources, but it also poses a health risk for your family. You must call Rooter Septic Services to get your septic cleaning.
Do you have a septic system installed on your property that is showing warning signs? At Rooter Septic Services, we are a locally owned company in Atlanta looking to provide quality and affordable septic services. Whether you need a simple repair or replacement, we've got your back covered. Call us to learn more about us and our services, or get estimates for your next septic pumping today.