Septic Services FAQ: Maintenance, Common Questions & Replacement Information
MAINTENANCE QUESTIONS
When under a service contract or having service done by us, a Suburban Septic service technician will take a sludge sample and if the result is more than 12" of slude build up we reccommend scheduling for a tank cleaning. On average a tank should be cleaned every 2-4 years.
Most systems we reccommend having a service contract to provide preventitive maintenance and inspect the system twice a year, with one free alarm call visit. Many companies today aren't certified to work on systems they do. If we offer a service contract for your system we assure you are in good hands with a knowledgeable certifed team of technicians.
Yes! We advise choosing us to inspect your home/business septic system rather than a home inspector. We not only do the easy job of septic cleanings, but we have installed thousands of septic systems in NorthEast Ohio truly giving us superior knowledge of how these systems are designed to work.
Yes, aeration is a critical part of the treatment process so the aeration device must run 24-7 to properly break down and treat the waste.
Common Questions
When your system is alarming first silence the alarm if audible by looking for a silence/mute button or switch on your septic control panel. Call us ASAP at 330-722-4262 so we can schedule the soonest available appointment to resolve any issues. Until we arrive, slow down water usage to avoid a backup.
Anti-bacterial soaps and bleach will have an affect on the good bacteria built up in your system.Bleach and soaps kill of good and bad bacteria the system needs to break down and treat the waste. We advise to use bleach sparingly and use soaps as needed to keep system operating optimally.
If a smell arises out of your drains we advise you to check the alarm light on your control panel first. Run water through all traps and in sinks and drains as well as checking venting to make sure there is not a blockage.
Replacement Questions & helpful links
The lifespan of a septic system varies widely — from 15 to 40 years. This is because there are many factors that affect a septic tank's life expectancy, including its materials,water quality,envasive roots, and how often the system is cleaned.
You should contact your local health department and have us come out to inspect the system and give you an estimate on a replacement system if needed.
We advise no heavy rooted trees or plants, along with no excessive mulch around the discharge sump pump tank to avoid damaging the pump from loose mulch falling in the tanks.
When installing your new septic system one of the first steps we take is bringing one of our tank trucks to clean the old septic tank out before caving it in and filling with dirt.
Anti-bacterial soaps and bleach will have an affect on the good bacteria built up in your system.Bleach and soaps kill of good and bad bacteria the system needs to break down and treat the waste. We advise to use bleach sparingly and use soaps as needed to keep system operating optimally.
