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 Winter Septic Tank Maintenance Tips
Sep 21,2021

Winter Septic Tank Maintenance Tips

The time of year is coming where the snow starts to fall from the sky – which means you need to properly prepare your septic tank for the cold months ahead. The ground often freezes during the wintertime, so it’s extremely important to prepare your septic tank for it. There are so many ways you can properly prepare your septic tank for the winter, and the team at Septic Blue of Raleigh is here to share our top tips for winter septic tank maintenance.

If you’re one of those people who tend to head somewhere warm for the winter months, this is especially important for you since your home’s septic tank won’t be seeing much use during these cold months. If you’re looking for tips for winter septic tank maintenance, keep reading!

5 Tips for Winter Septic Tank Maintenance

1.  Inspect your septic tank cover

One of the most important things you can do before heading to warm weather is making sure your septic tank cover isn’t facing any damage. You want to thoroughly inspect it for any cracks or damage before leaving it for the winter months. Your drainage system should also be checked for any clogs or backups to ensure it continues to work properly while you’re away or it’s cold.

2.  Check for water leaks

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Another thing that’s extremely important to do is check your entire house for water leaks or any signs of water leaks. Depending on how long your winter is, you may not notice a water leak for months. Water leaks that go undetected can cause a lot of damage to your home, so make sure to find them and call Septic Blue of Raleigh for any septic tank repair you may need.

3.  Winterize your home

Just like you winterize your lawnmower, you need to winterize your home, especially if you go away for the cold months. This means having Septic Blue of Raleigh provide you with septic tank pumping, and also having them drain and winterize your pipes. When you come back in springtime, give us a call to check for any signs of winter damage.

4.  Keep water moving

Moving water doesn’t freeze, meaning you need to keep water moving through your pipes during the winter every day. This isn’t a problem if you are around during the winter months since your daily life won’t stop, but if you go away for the winter, you want to make sure you keep the temperature of your home above 60-degrees so your water never freezes in your pipes.

5.  Schedule septic tank pumping

Are you planning on heading somewhere warm for the winter months? Call Septic Blue of Raleigh to perform septic tank pumping while you are away. This will ensure your pipes to healthy and functioning while you enjoy the sun.

Are you looking for a septic system company to keep your septic tank working properly while you spend the cold months somewhere warm? Do you need to winterize your septic tank before heading to sunny North Carolina for the winter? If yes, call Septic Blue of Raleigh today!

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