After a Power Outage…Protect Your Septic System!

A power outage may damage your septic system and make it unsafe. Always consult with a septic system service professional and follow these steps according to the NEHA: 

1. Turn off power to your system at the circuit breaker and unplug all power cords. 
2. Inspect your system and contact a septic system service professional if any of the following issues are found:
1. Damaged piping, risers or manway covers 
2. Exposed electrical wiring to control boxes 
3. Unlevel ground
4. Damage to the disposal field 
5. Odor or visible evidence of sewage 
6. Exposed septic system components 
7. Settling or breakage away from pipe 
8. Exposed electrical wiring to pumps 
3. If your system has a pump, it may have a high-water alarm that may sound when the power is restored based on your water usage during the power outage. 
4. Continue to reduce water use for several days. 

Have questions about how to protect your septic system during a power outage? Learn more here.

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Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!

During a Power Outage…Protect Your Septic System!

Your septic system won’t run if you have a pressure distribution system or components that require electricity in order to operate. Wastewater will collect in the system during the power outage and must be treated and dispersed when power returns. 

Have questions about how to protect your septic system during a power outage? Learn more here.

LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.

Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!

Renting Out Your Home? Protect Your Septic Tank from Disaster!

It’s springtime and it’s time to get your septic tank checked if you plan on renting out your home this summer. The last thing you want to worry about is having a septic issue when renters stay. You should also advise your renters what they can and can’t put down the drain. They may be used to a different type of septic system and might not realize they can cause harm by tossing unusual things down the drain.

If you have a rental property, learn more about how you can avoid problems with your septic system here.

Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.

How to Protect Your Tenants from Septic Issues

An overflowing toilet or a backed-up sink can spoil someone’s vacation. They may blame you for the entire incident, which could result in a bad review.. Avoid future septic issues by:

1. Providing a plunger 
2. Keep a drain snake in the house 
3. Use septic-safe drain cleaners 
4. Make sure renters know the dos and don’ts of garbage disposals

If you have a rental property, learn more about how you can avoid problems with your septic system here.

Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.

What’s Setting Off Your Septic Alarm?

 

• The alarm itself can malfunction. 
• The float that activates the alarm could be bad. 
• The line between the pump and the field could be broken. Your septic company can check the line for you and replace it if needed.
• The drain field can no longer accept the water the pump is putting out. This generally requires a new drain field. 

Learn more about septic tank alarms and how you can resolve the issue here.

Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.

Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!

What to Do if Your Septic Alarm Goes Off

When your septic system is installed, you may have an alarm to warn you when something goes haywire. Once the alarm sounds, you should have 2 to 3 days before things start backing up in your house. You can mute the sound with many systems, there is often a light that will continue to flash. The danger of an imminent sewage backup is still very real, despite a silenced alarm.

Learn more about septic tank alarms and how you can resolve the issue here.

Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.

Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!

What You Need to Know About Servicing Your Septic Tank

After being shut in all winter, what’s on your to-do list? Don’t forget to add servicing your septic tank to the list!

At every pump out, your professional septic tank cleaner should:

• Pump it out
• Check for cracks or leaks 
• Watch for back flow from the field 
• Make sure the line from tank to house is clear by running water through it
• Check for a septic baffle: if none is present it should be installed
• Clean the septic filter if one is present
• Install a riser to the surface if none exists 

The above checklist focuses on the tank, but tells you very little about your drain field. Make sure your tank is properly maintained to lengthen the life of your drain field. 

Find out what you need to know about cleaning your septic tank here.

Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve served South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.

Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!