by Robert Swedeen | Feb 24, 2024 | Septic Care, Septic System Maintenance
If you live in a home with a septic system, you can expect it to last between 20-40 years if you use it properly, and have it regularly maintained. Not only do you want your septic system to last for as long as possible, but you also want to prevent a major septic system failure that can mean a big, smelly mess. Dan’s Plumbing & Septic can help with septic system maintenance and repair when you need it. Our team makes the following recommendations for keeping your septic system working functioning well
by Dans Plumbing & Septic | Feb 1, 2024 | Plumbing & Septic Services, Septic Care, Septic Pumping
Homes that are connected to city or municipal water and sewage have some luxuries that homes with septic systems do not. For instance, houses connected to municipal systems tend to not have to worry about using garbage disposals. However, houses that are connected to septic systems should never use garbage disposals. Garbage disposals are capable of causing significant damage to septic systems. It is possible for you to take some easy steps to ensure that your septic system remains functional, and with help from our team
by Robert Swedeen | Dec 7, 2023 | Garbage Disposal Installation, Residential Plumbing, Septic Care
If your home has a garbage disposal, you know the convenience of letting certain food into the drain. While not all foods are safe to go down the drain, if you have a garbage disposal, it allows you to reduce waste and also saves time. At Dan’s Plumbing & Septic, we offer garbage disposal installation and repair services. If you have an issue with your current garbage disposal or want to add one to your kitchen, don’t hesitate to contact us today! We can have it repaired or a new one installed in no time.
by Robert Swedeen | Oct 5, 2023 | Septic Care, Septic System Maintenance
Your home’s septic system works hard every day to collect wastewater from your toilets and other drains and separate the solids from the liquids. It stores the solid waste and treats the liquids and releases it into your drain field. Your septic system works each and every time that you flush a toilet, do a load of laundry, wash your dishes or anything else that you do with water. In order to extend the life of your septic system and prevent major problems including septic system and or drain field failure, it is important to do the following things list below, on a daily basis all year round:
by Robert Swedeen | Sep 28, 2023 | Septic Care, Septic Pumping, Septic System Maintenance
When it comes to plumbing services, most homeowners think about routine repairs, pipe installations, and septic tank maintenance. However, there’s one service that often flies under the radar but plays a crucial role in keeping your plumbing system running smoothly – hydro-jetting. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Dan’s Plumbing and Septic’s unparalleled hydro-jetting expertise, a hidden gem in Minneapolis, MN.
What Is Hydro-Jetting: Hydro-jetting, also known as high-pressure water jetting, is a powerful and efficient method of cleaning clogged and dirty pipes. Unlike traditional snaking or chemical cleaners, hydro-jetting uses a high-pressure stream of water to remove stubborn debris, grease buildup, and tree roots from your plumbing system.
by Dans Plumbing & Septic | Sep 21, 2023 | Plumbing & Septic Services, Septic Care, Septic Pumping
Most good things in life have a flip side, and septic tanks are really no different. Homeowners whose properties have septic systems understand the benefits of those systems, and how they compare to being tied in to the municipal sewage and water systems. The flip side to owning a property with a septic system is that the septic tank will eventually need to be pumped and cleaned in order to ensure that it lasts for its projected life span. If you have had your septic tank pumped and cleaned before, you know that it is a smelly process that can make for a short period