Three Ways to Keep Things Flushing Smoothly This Summer

Three Ways to Keep Things Flushing Smoothly This Summer

Every summer, without fail, plumbing problems plague consumers across America. It can be frustrating; you spend your hard-earned money on repairs and avoid using your garbage disposal. All of this can be avoided if you take some measures to ensure things "flush smoothly" this summer. Of course, Metro Septic Pumping is always available to help with septic tank pumping.

The last thing you want to think about is your plumbing in the summer heat! So how do you keep things from going down the tubes? Don’t sweat your pipes! Okay, maybe that was a horrible pun, but we hope it got you thinking about ways to overcome that fear of plumbing. Let’s talk about how you can proactively avoid the dangers of this summer and ensure an excellent plumbing summer for all!

Watch What You Flush

The summer months are when you’re most likely to flush wet wipes and other items down the toilet that don’t break down easily. These items can clog up your pipes and cause problems for homeowners. To avoid this issue, always check the label before flushing anything down the toilet — including paper towels and tissues. If it’s not labeled "flushable," don’t flush it! And, in some cases, even if it says flushable, it can cause a major problem.

You should also avoid flushing anything that isn’t biodegradable — even if they say they’re "flushable" or "sewage safe" on the package! Ask your Metro Septic Pumping technician what happens if he sees those items in his trucks or in septic systems he cleans out. You won’t like his answer, but it will be a great reminder to keep these items out of the sewer system.

Prioritize Preventive Maintenance

Properly maintaining your sewer line is one of the easiest ways to avoid problems down the road. Scheduling annual maintenance checks with Metro Septic Pumping will allow our experts to identify any issues early on to be repaired before they become major problems requiring costly repairs. It also allows us to check for defects in your system that may not be visible on the surface, such as cracks or leaks inside your property.

Avoid Using The Garbage Disposal and Don’t DIY Fix

When it comes to preventing clogs, one of the best things you can do is avoid using your garbage disposal. These appliances are great at chopping up food waste and sending it down the drain. But they aren’t so great at handling large amounts of food waste at once – especially when there isn’t enough water flowing through your pipes. This can lead to a clog in your garbage disposal or even blockages in your sewer lines and problems with your septic system.

The first thing you should do is avoid doing any DIY fixes to your septic system. There are many different septic systems, and not all problems can be fixed without professional help. If you need repairs, don’t try to fix them yourself — call a professional instead.

If you want your septic system working properly this summer, it may be time to inspect from Metro Septic Pumping. Our team will come out and assess your system and offer suggestions on how to keep it in top shape so that it can continue functioning efficiently year-round.

Even the healthiest septic systems require preventive maintenance to keep them running efficiently and protect them from various risks. If you wait until something goes wrong before taking care of your septic system, it could cost you much more money than taking preventative measures. So what can we do to ensure that our wastewater system continues functioning normally in late summer and early fall? You reach out to a septic company, of course! Metro Septic Pumping is available for prevention and emergency needs.

Contact us today for septic tank assistance.