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Air Temp Solutions
4.7(
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The servicemen were knowledgeable and professional and did an excellent job with removal of the old water heater, picking up the new water heater and expansion tank at Home Depot and installing it promptly."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Takes for ever to get a return a call. Also took a week to get someone out for repairs. They said they would reimburse me for septic repairs and it took over 3 months for that to happen."
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RLN Ent., LLC
New to Angi

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation and repair for all phases of your septic system. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. \n

Response time2 days
Lairds Family Mechanical Plumbing & Heating, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Lairds Mechanical in Clayton, licensed, insured and bonded plumbers.\nWe are a full service plumbing company servicing all your gas, water and sewer needs. We pride ourselves on providing expert advice and high quality work. \nAs installers of sewer, water and gas lines, much of our work involves bathroom plumbing. We can help you make your dream bathroom a reality, clean clogged drains, make minor and major repairs and service your plumbing fixtures and appliances. Our HVAC Division is fully Certified to handle all your needs.

Carlos Aguilar Home Services
New to Angi

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Carlos Aguilar Home Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Depending on the size and location of your septic tank repair job, you may want to let the septic pros finish before tackling other backyard work. However, in some cases, it’s not a bad idea to coordinate between your providers if the timing’s right and your septic repair pro says it’s safe to do so. For instance, if the septic repair work is happening in the fall, you might want to take advantage of the opportunity to prepare your backyard landscaping for winter , or in spring, start mulching the garden beds.

When a septic tank is full, it needs to be professionally pumped. The average cost of a one-time septic tank pump is about $400, or $0.30 per gallon. If your septic tank is full, you may notice that you have issues flushing your toilet, pipes are draining very slowly, or you have a sewage smell lingering in your home or yard.

Common signs that a septic tank is full include plumbing issues, odors, and changes in your yard. You may notice wastewater or sewage backing up into your home's drains, or that sinks, tubs, and toilets are draining slowly. Gurgling or bubbling sounds from the pipes are also a key indicator. Outside, you might smell foul sewage odors around your house or the septic tank area. Look for pooling water, spongy soil, or a marshy environment around the drain field. Another tell-tale sign is a patch of grass over the septic system that is suddenly lusher and greener than the rest of your lawn. If you notice any of these signs, you should contact a septic professional for an inspection and pumping.

Most home wells start at 100 feet, and many go as deep as 200 or 300 feet

It takes quite a lot of water to meet the demands of showers, toilets, faucets, and appliances like dishwashers and laundry machines, and shallow wells struggle to provide this amount quickly. If you anticipate having high water usage in the future, it’s often better to drill slightly deeper and give yourself a bit more water storage than you need.

You should never park or drive on top of a septic field. Vehicles can weigh upwards of two tons, and this weight can put a lot of pressure on the leach lines in the drain field. Too much pressure on your leach lines may cause them to warp, crack, or completely burst. This is an expensive and very avoidable problem.

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