Olympia, WA Helpful Tips

A Plus Services in Olympia, WA has been providing electrical, plumbing, pump and septic services to South King, Pierce, Thurston, and Mason Counties for many years. Check out some of our helpful tips below!

• Electrical Tips:
  • Test all GFCI Receptacles.
  • Test Smoke detectors periodically, and change the batteries once a year.
  • Every 2-3 years, have an A Plus licensed Electrician test the breaker voltage, and re-tighten connections.
  • If lights dim when using a hair dryer or other appliance, you may need to upgrade the amps in your panel.
  • Circuits may be overloaded and have too many things plugged in to one circuit, or the circuit may need to be replaced by an A Plus licensed Electrician.

• Contact an A Plus licensed Electrician immediately if you notice...
  • Smoke or sparks coming from the panel
  • Sizzling sounds coming from the panel
  • Lights flickering

• Plumbing Tips:
  • Once a year, drain your hot water tank.
  • Put Bio-Clean in your drains once a year to keep your drains clean and free of debris. Unlike other drain cleaners, Bio-Clean is safe for the environment.
  • Once a year, or periodically, your faucet screens need to be cleaned. This removes any mineral sediment or rust build up.
  • If you notice your toilet filling on its own, the sound of running water, or you have ripples in your toilet, you may have a problem with your toilet. A problem toilet can use needless water, causing high water bills, septic overloads, and unnecessary well pump usage.

• Contact an A Plus licensed Plumber immediately if you notice...
  • Leaking of the hot water tank
  • High water bills, low water pressure
  • Backing up drains

• Pump Tips:
  • Check your well pump system once a year to ensure everything is functioning properly.
  • Check your pressure tank to ensure it is functioning properly.

• Contact an A Plus licensed Well Pump Technician immediately if you notice…
  • No water
  • You can hear your pump running constantly, or have low water pressure
  • Radical or irregular water pressure coming from faucets, toilets, or other areas
  • The circuit breakers keep tripping to the pump

• Septic Tips:
  • Inspect your system once a year.
  • Pump out your septic tank when needed.
  • Keep accurate records.
  • Practice water conservation.
  • Don't put grease, fats, motor oil, fuel, disposable diapers, coffee grounds, filter tip cigarettes, paper towels, rags, paints, chemicals, sanitary napkins, tampons, or condoms in your system.
  • Keep traffic off of your drain field.
  • Don't cover your septic system with anything other than grass.
  • Don't poison your septic tank.
  • Don't use a garbage disposal.
  • Don't dispose of water from hot tubs (spas) into the system.
  • Never enter any septic tank.

• Contact an A Plus certified Septic Technician immediately if you notice…
  • Odors, surfacing sewage, wet spots, or lush vegetation growth in the drain field area.
  • Plumbing or septic tank back up.
  • Gurgling sounds in the plumbing system.
  • Slow drain fixtures.

Contact A Plus Services today at 360-491-1400 or 253-759-6557 for all of your Olympia, WA electrical, plumbing, pump, and septic needs.