Septic System Maintenance

Each Season puts stress on your Septic. Below are some tips on how to maintain a good working Septic System.

Springtime septic Maintenance:

Springtime is a great time to get your septic system cleaned. While you are out working in the garden or mowing the lawn, you might notice an odor signaling the need for your septic tank to be cleaned. You might also notice that one of your septic tank’s components needs to be repaired or replaced, such as a cracked lid or broken cap. Gray Brothers receives many calls during the spring, summer, and fall to repair or replace broken absorption area lateral caps that were damaged by lawn mowers. So to our customers in West Chester, Downingtown, Schwenksville, Phoenixville, Skippack, Newtown Square, Malvern, Collegeville, Chester Springs, Media, Radnor, Harleysville, Exton, and Elverson, give us a call if you need service!!

Winter Septic Maintenance:

Unless the ground is frozen or there are several inches of snow on the ground, Gray Brothers is still able to service your on-site sewage system during the winter months. To avoid potential problems, please spread out loads of laundry. Also, please occasionally check all toilets in your home to make sure they are not continuously running. A continuously running toilet can fill up a septic system quickly. And remember, only use your garbage disposal sparingly. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call our office for advice.

Holiday Septic Maintenance:

There is nothing worse than having septic odors when family and friends are in town for the holidays. Gray Brothers recommends having your septic system cleaned if maintenance is due and if your septic system often gives you problems. Just a reminder: While cooking for the holidays and if you have a garbage disposal, please use sparingly by scraping leftover food from the plates into your garbage can. The staff at Gray Brothers wishes all our customers Happy Holidays!!