One of the most overlooked yet essential parts of kitchen maintenance is the grease trap. While it may not be the most glamorous aspect of running a restaurant, grease traps play a crucial role in preventing blockages, avoiding costly repairs, and staying compliant with health and safety regulations. The Role of Grease Traps in Preventing… Read more »
Category: Grease Traps
Reasons Why Grease is Bad for Your Drains and Plumbing
We all know greasy foods can be bad for us, but grease can also be bad for your home. When you cook with oil and create grease in your pans, you never want to throw that grease down the drain. It can be devastating for your drainage systems and cause problems. You’ll have to repair… Read more »
How to Safely Dispose of Household Items in a Septic System
Septic systems play a crucial role in managing household wastewater efficiently and safely. However, not all household items are suitable for disposal in the septic system. Improper disposal of certain materials can lead to clogs, system malfunctions, and even environmental contamination. Proper Flushing Down the Toilet Toilet paper is designed to break down easily in… Read more »
Four Things to Never Put Down the Drain
In a pinch, it’s easy to throw anything and everything down the household drain for quick disposal. However, there are some things you should not put down the train for fear of ruining your pipes or contaminating natural waterways. If you have a septic system, it’s also important to keep an eye on what you… Read more »
Common Grease Trap Problems You Should Be Aware Of
At Freedom Septic Service, we offer a variety of services in order to keep your drain and sewage systems running properly, including grease trap repairs. Whether you own a residential or commercial property, there are a few things you can do to keep the grease traps in your building as clean as possible. We’ve already… Read more »
Understanding and Maintaining a Grease Trap
How Do Grease Trap Work? Various establishments need grease traps for their large kitchens. Schools, businesses, and hospitality services use these traps to contain waste, grease, and other things that shouldn’t go down a drain. Some people, particularly restaurant workers, have had the unfortunate experience of dealing with a full or broken grease trap. The… Read more »
The Benefits of Cleaning Your Grease Trap Regularly
You don’t tend to think of grease too much, but if you totally ignore it, there will be problems. What is the Grease Trap? A grease trap is a plumbing device that intercepts most greases and solids before they enter a wastewater disposal system. You should clean your grease trap regularly. Of course, most people… Read more »
Freedom Septic Service Featured in Pumper Magazine
We are proud to be featured in this month’s addition of Pumper Magazine! Freedom Septic Service has long been providing our septic system services to the great state of Maryland for 30 years! From just a trucking company to investing in a new venture with septic systems, the brothers dedicated themselves to helping those who… Read more »
Why is My Septic Tank Gurgling?
It’s something you don’t want to hear: the distinct gurgling noise of your septic tank, letting you know that something could be wrong. Homeowners everywhere know the heartache involved with blockages and backups, and they wish to avoid them all together. A Gurgling Sound is a Sign That Something is Wrong Gurgling sounds can mean… Read more »
How to Get Rid of Kitchen Grease and Oil
When cooking on the stove with oil, you’re going to be gathering quite a bit of grease. It’s important to know that you should never be dumping the excess grease down the kitchen sink. This will cause a lot of problems over time, especially dumping grease and food down the drain. What happens when I… Read more »