How to Know When You Need a Grease Trap Repair

As a property or facility manager in California, the health and well-being of your customers while using the building are crucial. You can minimize health risks and costly plumbing problems by maintaining grease trap systems. At Andersen Commercial Plumbing, we understand the necessity of regular grease trap repairs.?

As grease settles in the trap, it gradually decomposes and turns rancid. Aside from the foul odors, the resulting waste product can quickly become a breeding ground for pathogens posing a health risk for tenants or businesses on the property. Part of property maintenance involves scheduling occasional grease trap repairs.?

Here are signs indicating a grease trap repair may be necessary.?

Foul Odors

One of the most noticeable signs that your grease trap may need repair is a foul odor emanating from your drains or grease trap. The putrid smell comes from solid food wastes and fats, oils, and grease (FOGs)deposited in the sewer system.

With time this organic waste breaks down, releasing toxic gasses like hydrogen sulfide, which can cause respiratory illness when inhaled. The poisonous gasses also react with other elements in the system to form sulfuric acid. The acid corrodes the metal in the trap, rendering it useless.?

Slow Drainage?

Another indicator that a grease trap repair is imminent is slow drainage from sinks or other plumbing fixtures. Food particles and FOGs buildup also solidify in the grease trap, preventing or slowing water flow into the drainage.

As professional plumbers, we have the resources and expertise to inspect, identify, and remove blockages in your grease trap before they become health risks or hinder the functioning of your drainage system.?

Water Backup?

Recurrent flooding in kitchen spaces or other building areas signifies a plumbing issue, including a malfunctioning grease trap. Water backups occur when the grease trap gets clogged. We can clear clogs in grease traps to prevent dirty water backup from contaminating commercial spaces.

Grease Buildup

Check for excessive grease accumulation in the trap during regular maintenance. If the grease trap is not cleaned regularly or if it is too small for the volume of wastewater, the grease can accumulate and solidify in the trap, causing blockages and backups.

This is a sign that the grease trap is not functioning correctly and requires repair or replacement.

Strange Noises?

Gurgling or bubbling noises coming from your drains or grease trap can be an indication of water flow and pressure issues caused by blockages in the grease trap. When the grease trap becomes clogged with excessive grease or debris, it can restrict the flow of wastewater through the plumbing system.

As a result, the water pressure in the pipes can decrease, and air pockets can form, creating gurgling or bubbling sounds.

Call Anderson Commercial Plumbing Today

A grease trap repair is a necessity for all commercial buildings. It is crucial to have a professional, reliable, and affordable plumber managing your building's plumbing issues. Andersen Commercial Plumbing offers expert grease trap repair services to help keep the property or facility you manage running smoothly. Schedule a service?or contact us at (909) 599 5950 for more information.?