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Your septic system is a crucial part of your home. It treats waste so you can use your plumbing without worrying about backups or other unpleasant issues. These systems need occasional maintenance to stay in top shape and perform their important job. How can you tell if yours needs attention? Below, American Rooter in Watertown, CT, shares three signs you should schedule septic tank cleaning.

Your Septic Tank Needs Cleaning if You Spot These 3 Signs

1. Bad Smells

Does the drain in your kitchen give off a terrible odor? Your kitchen, bathroom, and basement drains may all back up with sewage if your lines are clogged, requiring professional septic tank cleaning to remove the debris and mitigate the smell.

2. Grass Issues

Every septic tank has a drain field where water that has been treated in your septic system rises to a grassy area. This process should take place slowly and be unnoticeable. If you spot a serious puddle in your drain field, it’s time for a septic tank cleaning as this is a clear sign of an issue that requires immediate attention.

3. Slow Draining

septic-tank-cleaningWhen you take a shower, the water should run down the drain as fast as it’s coming out of the shower head. If you experience standing water, you may need to schedule a septic tank cleaning and pipe inspection. A plumbing expert will assess the issue and use specialized tools to clean the septic and drain lines so your shower will go back to normal draining speeds.

Most households should get a septic tank cleaning every few years to make sure their systems are in top working order. When you purchase a new home, always ask when the tank was last cleaned and emptied, so you know when to schedule your next appointment. To talk about your septic issues with the experts at American Rooter, call (888) 863-4638. Visit their website for information on their septic pumping, riser installation, leach field unclogging and cleaning, and work on cesspools, holding tanks, dry wells, and cisterns. 

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