by Dan's Plumbing & Septic | Jul 6, 2024 | Plumbing & Septic Services, Septic Pumping, Septic System Maintenance
A septic tank system is a vital component of your home. While the system often goes unnoticed, it is hard at work twenty-four hours a day treating and disposing of your household waste. As the adage “out of sight out of mind” implies, many homeowners ignore or fail to schedule regular septic system maintenance. A neglected septic system can lead to a myriad of problems such as an unpleasant sewage odor, seeping or overflowing septic tanks and leach fields in addition to backed up or overflowing toilets that could introduce toxic sewage into your home.
by Robert Swedeen | Feb 24, 2024 | Septic Care, Septic System Maintenance
If you live in a home with a septic system, you can expect it to last between 20-40 years if you use it properly, and have it regularly maintained. Not only do you want your septic system to last for as long as possible, but you also want to prevent a major septic system failure that can mean a big, smelly mess. Dan’s Plumbing & Septic can help with septic system maintenance and repair when you need it. Our team makes the following recommendations for keeping your septic system working functioning well
by Robert Swedeen | Oct 5, 2023 | Septic Care, Septic System Maintenance
Your home’s septic system works hard every day to collect wastewater from your toilets and other drains and separate the solids from the liquids. It stores the solid waste and treats the liquids and releases it into your drain field. Your septic system works each and every time that you flush a toilet, do a load of laundry, wash your dishes or anything else that you do with water. In order to extend the life of your septic system and prevent major problems including septic system and or drain field failure, it is important to do the following things list below, on a daily basis all year round:
by Robert Swedeen | Sep 28, 2023 | Septic Care, Septic Pumping, Septic System Maintenance
When it comes to plumbing services, most homeowners think about routine repairs, pipe installations, and septic tank maintenance. However, there’s one service that often flies under the radar but plays a crucial role in keeping your plumbing system running smoothly – hydro-jetting. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Dan’s Plumbing and Septic’s unparalleled hydro-jetting expertise, a hidden gem in Minneapolis, MN.
What Is Hydro-Jetting: Hydro-jetting, also known as high-pressure water jetting, is a powerful and efficient method of cleaning clogged and dirty pipes. Unlike traditional snaking or chemical cleaners, hydro-jetting uses a high-pressure stream of water to remove stubborn debris, grease buildup, and tree roots from your plumbing system.
by Robert Swedeen | Aug 31, 2023 | Septic Care, Septic System Maintenance, Sump Pump Installation & Repair
As homeowners and business owners, we often take our septic systems for granted, but they play a vital role in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. At Dan’s Plumbing and Septic in Minnesota, we understand the importance of a well-functioning septic system and are here to guide you through the essentials of septic care and maintenance.
Septic systems are underground wastewater treatment structures
by Robert Swedeen | Aug 3, 2023 | Septic Care, Septic Pumping, Septic System Maintenance
When you think about making an investment in your home, you may first think about a new roof, or newly painted siding, a screened in porch or something else that makes your house stand out and look fresh and new. Not many people want to think about investing in their septic system. In fact, many homeowners with a septic system do not spend much time at all thinking about their system. However, like anything, routine maintenance on your septic system is critical to ensuring