One of the greatest joys in life is becoming a homeowner. It's a milestone that brings a profound sense of achievement. However, this new title comes with its own share of responsibilities, one of which is home maintenance. If you have a septic system, the essential role of regular upkeep becomes crucial. For those homeowners who tend to procrastinate on their septic system's preventative maintenance, this blog post offers a timely warning on the costly consequences of such delays.
In the words of a Wind River Environmental customer who shared their septic system journey with us, "We bought our first house in our mid-twenties...Of course, we didn’t know much about home maintenance, so we learned as we went." This sentiment resonates with many first-time homeowners, but the story takes an unfortunate turn when the septic system is involved.
"We didn’t really think about the septic system so we didn’t pump it, thinking it was self-sufficient in breaking down waste," our customer confessed. "10 years later...we found out that our system failed inspection, meaning we had to replace it or we could not sell."
An unexpected $12,000 replacement bill and sleepless nights waiting for town inspection approval is a harsh lesson on the perils of neglecting septic system maintenance. "So, we could have pumped every other year for a total of about $1,000 over ten years, and saved over $12,000," our customer reflected, underlining the long-term financial implications of preventative maintenance procrastination.
The journey wasn't over, though. With their next home, also equipped with a septic system, they did not repeat the same mistake. "We pumped regularly. We found Wind River Environmental through a mailing and they became our pumpers," our customer said, "The nice thing was we got reminders so we did not forget!"
Their testimony culminates in the best possible outcome for a homeowner with a septic system. "Ten years later, we sold that house and the system passed inspection." Their words of advice? "Regular septic system maintenance and pumping can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. I learned this the hard way."
So, if you find yourself being a "Preventative Maintenance Procrastinator," think about this cautionary tale. Ignoring your septic system may seem like an easy way to save time and money in the short term, but it can lead to significant financial burden and stress in the future.
At Wind River Environmental, we aim to help homeowners avoid such headaches. We are committed to offering exceptional service to ensure your septic system functions smoothly. Regular reminders, timely pump-outs, and skilled repair work – these are just a few ways we help you be proactive in your system's care, protecting you from potential pitfalls. Don't learn the hard way. Start your preventative maintenance today to avoid potential pitfalls down the road.