It’s Best to Hire a Plumber to Replace Your Garbage Disposal System

Posted: Jan 31, 2012
Author: Minyard Plumbing, Inc.

It’s hard to imagine your kitchen without a garbage disposal. It is one of most indispensible and hard working of all kitchen appliances. They keep the kitchen free of unpleasant odors, help reduce bacteria and make cleaning up after meals a lot easier. Many dishwasher manufacturers now include a built-in garbage disposal in their units.

You can use a garbage disposal to dispose of eggshells, most vegetable peelings, as well as cooked leftovers. Avoid throwing down bones, grease and hard husks such as corn and seeds. Other foods, such as ground coffee and gelatin can also cause problems.

Always run your cold water tap while the disposal is on. After the waste has been cleared, run more water to facilitate the waste removal. Using hot water can cause grease build-up and lead to a blockage. Always remember that garbage disposals have sharp blades, so keep your fingers out of the moving parts.

Most garbage disposals last for around 10 years. That’s why it’s important to look after a garbage disposal in order to prolong its life. As a garbage disposal consists of moving parts, mechanical failure could happen at any time. If it comes to a grinding halt, call your plumber. He will check the electrical supply, and search for clogs.

Your plumber can install a new garbage disposal unit in no time. After removing the old unit and performing a few tweaks and tests, the new garbage disposal is ready to run! Ask your plumber for advice on how to maintain the new unit.