Aerobic septic repairs, usually on the first visit
Red or yellow light, a buzzing alarm, a smell, or a soggy yard. We repair virtually every part of an aerobic system.
What we repair
- Replace or rebuild air compressors
- Replace water pumps; pull and clean water pump screens
- Replace broken spray heads; repair broken spray lines
- Repair electrical wiring; replace photo eyes, timers and control panels
- Install new risers and lids
- Repair broken air lines and replace diffusers
If your alarm is going off
A red or yellow light usually means high water or low air. Until we get there, cut back on laundry, long showers and the dishwasher. Then call (832) 530-5945.
Our trucks carry parts for most brands, so we can usually fix the problem the same visit instead of waiting weeks for parts to arrive.
Rebuild or replace?
Many linear air pumps fail when the internal diaphragms tear. A safety screw breaks and shuts the pump down before the motor is damaged, and in those cases we can often rebuild the pump instead of replacing it.
Common questions
What does a red or yellow light on my control panel mean?
A red or yellow light (or a buzzing alarm) means the system has detected a problem, most often a high water level or low air pressure.
High water can come from a failed water pump, clogged spray heads or filters, or more water going in than the system can handle. Low air usually points to a broken air pump, a broken air line, or a low water level in the aeration chamber. Until it's checked, cut back on water use (laundry, long showers, dishwasher), then call us at (832) 530-5945.
Why does my aerobic septic system smell?
A healthy aerobic system should have little to no sewage odor, so a bad smell usually means the system isn't getting enough air or is overloaded.
Common causes include a failed or weak air pump, clogged air diffusers, an empty chlorinator, or too much grease, food waste, harsh cleaners or water going down the drains. We can check the air pump, air lines and diffusers and tell you what's causing it.
What causes an aerobic septic air pump to fail?
Most failures happen when the rubber diaphragms inside a linear air pump tear, or when clogged diffusers make the pump work too hard.
On a linear pump, a safety screw is designed to break when the diaphragms tear, shutting the pump down before the motor is damaged. Then the pump can usually be rebuilt instead of replaced. Greywater rebuilds and replaces air compressors and replaces diffusers.
Do you offer same-day or emergency repairs?
In most cases, yes. Depending on our schedule we can have a technician out the same day, if not the very next day. Our technicians can repair your system on the first visit as we carry 95% of the parts needed on our trucks. We do take emergency calls on some Saturdays if we have a technician on call.
Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Red light on? Contract up for renewal?
Call Greywater and talk to the people who'll actually be on your property. Monday to Friday, 8 to 5, usually same day or next day.