Category: septic system services

Septic system maintenance for the winter

Maintaining a Healthy Septic System for the Winter Season

As winter approaches, homeowners must prepare their properties for the cold weather. One crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is the septic system. Freezing temperatures can pose significant challenges to the proper functioning of septic systems if not adequately maintained. Insulate and Protect Before winter sets in, it’s vital to insulate your septic system and… Read more »

septic tank smells in your yard

How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Septic System

Your septic system plays a crucial role in managing wastewater from your home, ensuring a safe and healthy environment. With proper care and maintenance, you can significantly extend the lifespan of your septic system, avoiding costly repairs and replacements down the line. Be Mindful of Water Usage Conserving water is not only beneficial for the… Read more »

Spring maintenance tips for septic tank systems

Spring Septic Tank Maintenance Tips

Regular maintenance and inspections are always a good idea when it comes to septic tanks, especially if you notice any signs that your system may be in need of repairs. Of course, whenever the season and temperature changes is a common time for problems to arise. Septic Warnings in the Spring Most people do some… Read more »

septic cleaning and maintenance

Septic Tank System Maintenance for the Winter

If you have a septic system for your home, it’s extremely important to understand the maintenance of it during every season of the year. Different seasons and weather elements can affect your septic system in different ways. If there is good snow cover in the winter, it can do good for your septic tank system…. Read more »

Washing dishes without dumping unnecessary items down the drain

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 »

Residential Septic System inspections

Purchasing an Old, Rural Home? Make Sure to Check the Septic System

Buying an old home in the country can be one of the best decisions you make for you and your family. Older homes in the country can be a fulfilling project for you considering many of them will probably have to have some TLC done to them. When you live out in the country, many… Read more »

How to Avoid Septic System Issues

If you have a septic system, you’ve got an efficient, self-contained, underground wastewater treatment system. Somewhere on your property there’s a septic tank. This tank acts as a living filter where wastewater goes. Sometimes, problems can occur in the life of your septic system, and the best way to avoid these issues is to make… 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 »

Septic System tank repairs in the winter

Winter Causes of Septic System Problems

If you own a home with a separate septic system on your land, you must look out for signs of problems year-round. During the winter months, there are different issues that could arise due to the colder temperatures and elements that are brought about during the season. Here are some causes due to the winter… Read more »

Draining an old septic tank that has been abandoned on a property

Why Abandoned Septic Systems Are Dangerous

Years ago, it was common to leave septic tanks in place and forget about them. If you’ve recently bought an older home, there might be a septic tank on the property. At some point in the past, a previous owner may have abandoned the old septic system and connected it to the city sewer when… Read more »