Garbage Disposal

A garbage disposal is really a helpful appliance that can certainly make life a bit simpler and easier. When not adequately looked after it will swiftly break down, obstruct and slow down the drain pipes which can result in a variety of expensive drain and plumbing problems.

Stopped-up pipes are a serious hassle and waste disposal repair service may be a really expensive proposition. Luckily with some quick upkeep on a regular basis, problematic disposal dilemmas can be prevented. We have supplied a range of waste disposal dos and don’ts in order to get the best life from your very own device and keep it running nicely.

A Hassle-Free Disposal Creates a Hassle-Free Kitchen

Grinding ice to completely clean the disposal is actually a reliable and inexpensive tactic and is also approved by local plumbers. This process will likewise touch up the cutting blades and loosen up built-up grease. Very easily place a handful of cubes in the drain and run the disposal until dissolved. When the ice cubes are chopped the ice chips will clean away at the hard-to-reach spots. Your disposal will run smoothly if you carry out this simple routine maintenance a couple of times each month.

Garbage Disposal Dos:

-Keep your garbage disposal clean. Run cold water for a couple of minutes with a little dish soap down the drain.

-Make a habit of running your disposal often. Frequent use prevents rust and corrosion and assures that all parts stay moving which prevents obstructions from accumulating.

-Turn the cold water on high when grinding up food waste. Why cold water? Because it will harden any grease or oils and prevent potential blockages in the trap.

-Grind small amounts of eggshells, small fruit pits, etc. These fine particles scrub the walls of the grinder chamber to keep it clean.

-Grind peelings from citrus fruits such as lemons or oranges to freshen up drain smells.

-Small items only Feed small amounts and small pieces.

The No-Nos:

The Holy Grail of garbage disposals: Only biodegradable food. Garbage disposal is not a trash can; it’s for food scraps only. Anything other than food may cause blade and motor damage. If you aren’t sure, avoid putting it in your disposal.

-No glass, paper, or plastic.

-No combustibles.

-No cigarettes.

-Don’t pour grease, fat or oil in the drain or disposal. Grease will slowly accumulate and impede your garbage disposal’s grinding ability as well as clog drains.

-Don’t use hot water when grinding food waste. Hot water liquefies grease and oils and as waters cool solidifies and builds up, leading to clogged drains.

-No fibrous foods such as corn husks, onion skins, stalks of celery, and artichokes. Fibers from all of these might tangle and therefore jam the garbage disposal motor and result in blocked drains.

-Don’t turn off the motor or water up until grinding is achieved. When finished, shut down the waste disposal first and foremost. Let water continue to run for at least 15 seconds. Next switch off the water.

These tips are simple fixes for minor issues that you can do at home. If you try these solutions and they don’t work or if your problem seems to be getting worse, get in touch with us without delay. We have the tools and know-how to address almost every garbage disposal emergency. For more question about San Antonio plumbing issues, click on the link