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Q: How does water refill in a well?

• <div><p>The water refills in a well through gravity that draws water from the water table to fill the vertical hole. The pump brings the fresh water through a pressure tank and to the pipes in your house. The well continues to refill indefinitely as long as you don&rsquo;t use more water than the well is producing.</p></div>

Q: Can I check my own septic tank?

• <div><p>You can check your own septic tank, but take precautions. Locate the access lid, usually buried a few inches underground, and remove it carefully. Look for the sludge and scum levels, and if they&rsquo;re high, that means pumping may be necessary. Check for odors, slow drains, or pooling water around the drain field, which could indicate issues. Never enter the tank, as toxic gases can be fatal. All of that being said, a professional inspection is safer and more thorough.</p></div>

Q: Should you have the septic tank and leach field pumped at the same time?

• <div><p>You only need to pump the septic tank. The leach field allows the liquid and waste to naturally seep into the ground, so there&rsquo;s no need to pump the leach field. You should call a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/septic-tank-cleaners/">local septic tank pumping service</a> to remove the materials from the tank every <b>three to five years</b>. Without pumping the septic tank occasionally, solids could flow into the leach field pipes and clog them.</p></div>

Q: Does a gurgling toilet mean a septic tank is full?

• <div><p>A gurgling toilet usually doesn&rsquo;t mean that your septic tank is full. If waste can&rsquo;t drain into a full septic tank, you&rsquo;ll see water and sewage backing up into your fixtures, but the air that causes gurgling is a result of poor venting. You are more likely to have a clog in your vent stack or a damaged air admittance valve.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell if your well pump is bad?

• <div><p>Sputtering water and a constant fluctuation of water pressure from your household faucets and fixtures are the main red flags that something bad is brewing with your well pump. The fix could be as simple as restarting the power or priming the pump, especially if the trouble is occurring after a power outage. However, if troubleshooting the power and pressure of your pump does not get things up and running again, it might be time to replace the pump. </p></div>

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Last update on January 15, 2026

Reviewed in May 2025
Great work on kitchen sink, water tank replaced a few shower fixes.
Parker Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2025
I had a terrible experience with a previous van conversion company, but Cody Kane truly turned things around for my mobile hair salon. He identified and resolved all the code violations from the previous work and replaced the faulty electrical system with an efficient EcoFlow setup. Cody also...
KANE SOLUTIONS LLC dba KANE ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS
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Reviewed in July 2024
My project started with needing to have a septic tank pumped. The pumper recommended I have bigger risers installed as he was unable to do a good job and get into the corners with the 6 inch risers that were installed. The pumper attempted to do a clean out and noticed the water not moving well...
NAYLOR PLUMBING LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Prompt response and provided professional suggestions. They kept their promise for starting the project on time and completed the work ahead of schedule. During the project, both Brandon and Oz showed up to ensure the progress and the quality of the work. We are happy with choosing Encore...
Encore Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2023
Professional Highly knowledgeable Friendly Highly willing to meet the needs of the customer and accommodate The customers time schedule! Matthew was excellent!!
Highsmith & Daughters Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2021
Geremi and his team are excellent, very efficient and professional. They replaced my 75 Gal water heater, installed a pressure tank, and drain pan , a shut off valve and did water pressure adjustment and obtained a city permit. He provided itemized , reasonable task cost and explained well. I ...
G M C Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2019
Did a great job. Manufacturer recommended replacing all the internal workings of the toilets to stop the tank from leaking into the bowl, which would of cost about $300. Red Hat suggested just replacing the flappers which they did. That resolved the problem for less than $100.
Red Hat Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2017
Great. They swooped it and were all over the place like an army. In and out in 4 hours.
BLANCA'S HOUSECLEANING SVC
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Reviewed in July 2011
The first crew arrived at about 10am and the second crew arrived mid-afternoon. By 3 or 4 pm, they had finally finished packing and loading up the truck. Earlier, we were advised to hurry to our local Home Depot to purchase 40 boxes and 10 tapes as using their supplies would be much more...
Prodigy Moving & Storage
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