Don’t let a full grease trap slow your kitchen down! Whether you have a big family and do a lot of home cooking or need a commercial grease trap for a school, catering service, restaurant, or other food service, the expert plumbing professionals at Rooter Ranger provide reliable and professional grease trap cleaning, repair, and installation services in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Sun City, Arizona, Las Vegas, Nevada, and the surrounding areas.
A properly functioning grease trap is essential for any restaurant or food service establishment, and regular cleaning is crucial to maintaining its effectiveness.
How a Grease Trap Works
Grease traps, also called grease interceptors, intercept fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from entering your plumbing system and clogging pipes that are more difficult to clean. They separate the FOG from your wastewater by cooling hot, greasy water. As the water cools, the fats, oils, and grease break away from the water and glide to the top of the trap. The cleaner, cooler water flows out through the pipe to the sewer, but the FOG is prevented from leaving the trap by the baffles.
Grease interceptors can be installed inside or outside your building. The size of the trap will depend on the quantity of waste produced by your business. Inside grease traps are usually smaller and require cleaning and pumping more regularly. Grease traps located outside are usually larger and easier to service, though they do tend to clog more during the winter months.
Why Clean Your Grease Trap Regularly?
Over time, this FOG accumulates and can cause a number of problems:
- Clogged Drains: Excessive FOG buildup restricts water flow, leading to slow drains and potential backups. This disrupts operations and creates unsanitary conditions.
- Sewage System Issues: Grease can solidify in sewer lines, causing blockages and overflows that impact your entire property and potentially the municipal sewer system.
- Fines & Non-Compliance: Most municipalities have regulations regarding having a grease trap and cleaning it on a regular basis. Failure to comply can result in fines and even business closure. The cost of cleaning out FOG from city sewers is in the millions of dollars every year, and grease traps reduce how frequently they need to be cleaned.
- Unpleasant Odors: Grease traps that aren’t cleaned regularly can emit foul odors, impacting customer experience.
That’s why regular grease trap pumping is important to keep your drains flowing smoothly.
Rooter Ranger’s Grease Trap Services
We offer full-service grease trap services for residential and commercial kitchens in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Sun City, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Scheduled Grease Trap Cleaning Services: We’ll work out a grease interceptor service agreement based on how often your traps need to be cleaned.
- Grease Trap Installation Services: If you need a new commercial or residential grease trap, we offer grease interceptor installation services in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Sun City, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Grease Trap Repair Services: If your grease trap has been damaged, we can repair or replace it. We’ve worked with all kinds of grease trap models.
- 24/7 Emergency Service: We’re available for emergency grease trap cleanings to address any unexpected restaurant grease trap issues.
- Highly Trained Technicians: Our certified plumbing technicians utilize advanced equipment and safe FOG disposal practices.
- Transparent Pricing: Get upfront pricing before any service begins.
Contact us to schedule residential or commercial grease interceptor services in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, or Sun City.
