What’s That “Rotten Egg” Smell?
A sewer gas odor can come from your household septic system or the sanitary sewer system. If you notice a foul smell that is causing a problem in your home, it may be sewer gas. WHAT IS SEWER GAS? Septic StenchSewer gas is a complex mixture of toxic and non-toxic gasses that can be present […]
Bacterial Breakdown in Septic Tanks
Life inside your septic tank is a carefully maintained of billions of naturally occurring microscopic critters living in a septic system, allowing it to work properly. For bacteria activity to occur, a septic tank should have a temperature above 40 degrees F. Bacteria, which are naturally present in all septic systems, digest the solids that […]
Are the chemical additives really helping?
Numerous septic tank chemical additives products are readily available in the marketplace today. Manufacturers claim that these additives are designed to “rejuvenate” bacterial populations living in a septic system, which can easily be destroyed by household chemicals. Other enzyme type-additives are intended to reduce fats, oils, and grease in a septic tank and supposedly minimize […]
How Do Storms Impact Your Septic System?
After heavy rain, septic problems can be common. Significant rainfall can quickly flood the ground around the soil absorption area (drainfield) leaving it saturated and making it impossible for water to flow out of your septic system. With nowhere to go, the water eventually travels backward through the plumbing system and back into drains and […]
Issues with Your Garbage Disposal and How to Fix It
If your garbage disposal isn’t turning on, is jammed, or is otherwise not working, there are a few things you can do before calling a plumber. [company_name] in Puyallup, WA, has compiled this list of some common problems that don’t take a lot of know-how to fix. 1. It Won’t Turn On If you flip […]
Does Your Home Have Plumbing Issues?
Indoor plumbing is one of the best inventions that humans have created. You might not spend much time thinking about your Puyallup, WA, home’s plumbing system. However, an issue with your plumbing system could result in a disruption to your daily life, a loss of comfort, and major damage to your house. Be aware of […]
Is It Time to Fix My Water Heater?
There’s nothing quite like returning to your Puyallup, WA, home at the end of a long day and taking a hot shower. You also rely on hot water for washing clothes, cleaning your hands, and keeping your house clean. Water heaters have a lifespan of about 10 years, and around this time, they might start […]
