Dealing with a Frozen Septic System

A heated room is where all the comfort lies during winter. Sipping warm tea or coffee is one of the simplest pleasures of life. We have so many ways to keep ourselves warm in the chilly weather, but did you know you need septic tank services, especially in this season?

When the weather outside turns cold, the septic tank beneath your house also freezes. This is something most owners are unaware of at first, and secondly, they don’t know what to do in this situation. 

This section is dedicated to guiding you through difficult times on what to do if your septic tank freezes.

HOW DOES A SEPTIC TANK FREEZE?

It might be surprising for you, but septic tank freezing is a common occurrence. Cold temperatures affect the four primary parts of the septic system, including: 

• The pipe from your house to the septic tank

• The pipe from the septic tank to the drain field

• The drain field itself

• The septic tank

If any of these four parts freeze, it may lead to a system backup or even a complete stoppage of water flow. 

SOME OF THE PRIMARY SIGNS OF A FROZEN TANK!

It's not difficult to know whether your septic tank has frozen. Here are some obvious indications that your tank is frozen and needs septic service.

• Difficulty in flushing toilets due to frozen pipes.

• Sinks everywhere around the house are not draining properly, or drainage has stopped completely.

• Water-related home appliances, like washing machines, will not work properly.

PROMINENT ERRORS TO AVOID

As a matter of fact, there is nothing much that you can do to thaw the frozen ice in the tank. On the other hand, if you try out different ways to resolve the issue, you might make it worse. Some of the common mistakes to avoid: 

• Don’t use products such as antifreeze or salt in your septic system.

• Do not try to run hot water through the sinks and toilets to thaw the ice. 

• Avoid heating the septic tank from outside to thaw the ice. Do not build a fire or heating source above it.  

Pro Tip: Book an appointment with your trusted Septic Pumping Rio Rancho company. And let the professionals decide what the best approach to solve the problem is.

HOW DOES IT WORK—THE PROFESSIONAL'S WAY!

DETAILED DIAGNOSIS

Before reaching the core of the problem, it is difficult to develop a cure. Hence, professionals will first carry out a comprehensive inspection to understand where exactly the freeze occurred.

SAFE AND TESTED TECHNIQUES

Experts make use of advanced techniques such as heat tapes, steamers, and specialized tank heaters. This rightly thaws the ice without damaging the tank.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Once the issues are resolved, professionals ensure you do not encounter the same in the near future. For the same, we recommend various methods or installing the best one as per your needs and requirements. 

505 PORTABLE RESTROOMS – YOUR GO-TO SEPTIC TANK SERVICE PARTNER!

If you are facing issues every winter with what to do with your freezing septic tank, don’t worry! We, 505 Portable Restrooms, are here to serve you! Starting from a complete inspection to reach the core of the issue to utilizing the right techniques to resolve the problem effectively, with us, you will enjoy a professional and hassle-free experience! We have the most advanced techniques and experts providing you with seamless solutions.
In need of someone to identify the real culprit with your septic tank before winter arrives? Give us a call today!