As the weather warms and the days get longer, it’s only natural for our minds to turn to outdoor activities, like swimming and barbecues. But this season of sunshine is also a great time to focus on basic home maintenance, including your septic system. Summer is the best time to have a full septic system check for several reasons.
Optimal Ground Conditions: Easier Access for Inspection
Summer provides the best ground conditions for a complete septic inspection. Professionals won’t have to contend with the saturated soil of the spring or the frozen ground of winter. That makes it easier for them to reach all parts of the system from the tank to the drain field. This gives inspection experts quicker and more comprehensive access to work. The evaluation process is also faster, with fewer worries about having a hard, dry site. As a result, a summer examination can frequently be carried out more readily and possibly more economically because of improved working conditions.
Peak System Usage: Exposing Possible Defects
For many households, summer is the time when people use the most water. Laundry, showers, and lawn watering put more strain on your septic system. When the system is at peak performance, it will show weaknesses that otherwise may have been hidden. A challenged septic system that might be dragging itself along can be pushed to the edge when the onslaught of summer sends an extra flow of wastewater its way. This can cause problems such as slow drainage, minor backups, and nasty evidence of overloading to boot. Spotting these early signs during the peak season can help homeowners address any potential problems before they grow into even more costly and invasive breakdowns during a time of year when environmental conditions might be less forgiving.
Anticipatory Detection: Getting Ahead of Your Future Problems
Booking a septic system inspection in the summer can serve as good preventive maintenance. If minor problems are found in the summer, they can be remedied before they become costly autumn or winter system failures when the wetter weather and/or freeze/thaw may turn a defect into a disaster. For instance, a small blockage found in the summer can be easily cleared, whereas in the winter, it will increase in size. Not to mention, the weather conditions won’t be great for needing to make emergency repairs.
Flexible Scheduling: Making the Most of Seasonal Time
In the summer, you may have more flexibility in your schedule than during the rest of the year. Because of this, you won’t need to burden neighbors or family members with watching your children or pets while the inspection takes place.
If you haven’t scheduled your service call, now is the time. Reach out to the highly trained and experienced team at Happy & Clean Septic Rescue in Muncie, IN today for your septic system inspection.
