Three Signs You Need a New Grease Trap
Simple Tips for More Efficient Grease Waste Management to Keep Your Restaurant Running Smoothly!
Every restaurant has a grease trap and whether you're aware of it or not, it plays an important role in your day to day operations. Grease traps are designed to trap fats, oils and grease (FOG), and keep them from going down the drain and entering the public sewer line. If your grease trap isn't working properly, the fats, oils and grease from your kitchen can solidify and build up inside your pipes. When the build up becomes too much, it can block wastewater from any of the other pipes in your establishment and before you know it you have a major backup in your kitchen or bathroom.
We've been in the septic and grease waste management industry for over six decades, so our technicians have seen it all when it comes to grease build-up and sewer line clogs. There are usually tell-tale warning signs that things aren't flowing freely, so before it's too late and you have a mess on your hands, give us a call, or keep reading to see if your business is in need of a new grease trap.
- Your Business Has Grown or Changed - Your Grease Trap Can't Keep Up
If your business has grown or your menu has changed but your kitchen has not, make sure your trap can handle the amount of waste you’re producing. If you’re not sure how to check, ask one of our friendly technicians. We’re happy to review your kitchen and your trap to make sure everything is functioning properly. - You're Experiencing Backups Regularly
If you've been lax on routine maintenance, the fats, oils and grease in your grease trap can begin to harden, making it difficult for kitchen wastewater to pass through the trap or down your pipes. If you're dealing with backups often, it may be time to have your grease trap evaluated or replaced to ensure things are flowing freely and filtering out waste the way it should be. - Your Grease Trap is Leaking or Damaged
There's little you can do a grease tank that's damaged or leaking. When things are in bad shape, you'll need to act fast. You can see in the photos below, we replaced an old, rusty metal trap with a new polyethylene tank that will do a much better job of filtering FOG and managing the waste from this restaurant's kitchen.
Don't Ignore Frequent Backups or Kitchen Problems - Act Now
If you’ve been dealing with a faulty grease trap and regular backups, it's time to take action. For more information about Lancaster, Pa grease trap maintenance, don’t hesitate to contact us today and request a commercial service quote. We can help you determine how often your trap should be cleaned and our technicians will inspect your trap, drain lines and baffles to ensure things are working properly. We’re the same Kline family that’s been servicing Lancaster, York, Lebanon and Dauphin county restaurants for over 60 years.
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April 11, 2024, Welcome to Septic Tank Services in Lancaster Pa. John Kline Septic Services provides residential septic tank cleaning services in Lancaster, Lebanon, York and Dauphin counties. All of our technicians are PSMA certified inspectors to perform real estate septic tank treatment assessments and township septic tank inspections, as well as small Septic Repairs and Pumping Diagnostics. Let us take care of all your sewage and waste disposal needs. We are now offering Restaurant Grease Trap Cleaning and High Pressure Jetting for the Commercial food industries. We service septic and holding tanks, and provide grease pumping at affordable rates.