by Robert Swedeen | Mar 17, 2023 | Plumber, Plumbing & Septic Services, Residential Plumbing
Your home’s plumbing is not visible, but it is arguably one of the most important systems on your entire property. It is what keeps water flowing to your kitchen, bath(s), toilets, and laundry facility and prevents that water from going where it should not (causing water damage). When you have a problem with your plumbing, it’s always best to hire a professional licensed plumber who has the skill, training and experience to handle the issue quickly and efficiently. Dan’s Plumbing & Septic specializes in residential and commercial plumbing services for homeowners and business owners in Anoka County.
by Robert Swedeen | Dec 17, 2022 | Plumbing & Septic Services, Residential Plumbing
There is much to accomplish before the holidays officially arrive. Cleaning the entire house, meal planning and preparation, decorating, and the list goes on! Did you include plumbing on your list? Likely, not. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas are the busiest time of the year for plumbing contractors. This is because plumbing emergencies tend to arise as systems are pushed
by Robert Swedeen | Oct 14, 2022 | Plumbing & Septic Services
If you own a home with a septic system, year-round maintenance is necessary to keep things flushing smoothly! From regular clean-outs and septic pumping to treating the area your system is located with care, the crew at Dan’s Plumbing and Septic are here to provide quality septic maintenance services all winter long. Contact us today to schedule service or keep reading to learn more about how you can winterize your septic system for a cold Minnesota winter.
Don’t Plow Snow Off The Top Of Your Septic Tank: Snow above your tank acts as insulation. Tanks could potentially freeze when snow has been plowed off the top, since the layer of insulation was removed. When in doubt, let the snow melt naturally.
by Robert Swedeen | Aug 12, 2022 | Plumbing & Septic Services
Construction plumbing will overlap with the overall development process. But there is a general step-by-step outline you can expect the plumbing installation to follow. Ready to get started? Professional plumbers at Dan’s Plumbing and Septic are standing by to help take your new construction project to the next level. For quality, competitively priced plumbing and septic services, don’t waste another day.
Step 1: Study local building codes and secure permits
Every region will require different considerations and legal processes that must be followed before and during construction. But there are some universal norms established by the National Uniform Plumbing Code followed across the country. These codes and permits allow for a safe, smooth installation that will stand the test of time. A lot of the time, your general contractor will be helping you with this process.
by Dan's Plumbing & Septic | Jul 15, 2022 | Kitchen Plumbing, Plumber, Plumber Service, Plumbing & Septic Services
A properly maintained residential septic tank should never smell. That means a bad odor inside the home or near the leach field is not a good sign. Smelly septic tanks are a result of the presence of gasses in the system, including hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and methane. The pH levels in these gasses are too acidic for the microorganisms in the tank to digest the organic matter, causing the tank to smell. Not only are these odors unpleasant, but a high concentration of a combination of these gasses can be explosive or even toxic. Luckily, septic tank odors may be remedied relatively easily using a few common household products.
by Robert Swedeen | Jul 8, 2022 | Plumbing & Septic Services
Many septic tank additives claim to reduce the time and money required for maintenance. But with a lack of regulation or standardized testing and an abundance of misinformation, it is easy to walk away with more questions than answers.
Septic tank additives claim to provide a variety of benefits. Some additives claim to clean pipes while others break down fats, oils, and greases. Others advertise the ability to improve the bacterial flora in septic tanks and drain fields, limit solid biomass, or even reactivate a dormant system. And others will even claim that regular use of the additive will remove the need for pumping or cleaning the septic system at all. Basically, the alleged benefits