A working garbage disposal saves time and effort in the kitchen. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear what should and shouldn’t go in it, which results in clogs or damage. Here are a few issues we typically solve:
You should always run cold water into the disposal while it’s on—cold water solidifies any oil that’s present, making it easier for the blades to break waste down. Garbage disposals should also be used regularly to prevent any rust build-up.
A leaky garbage disposal is an easy fix if you can find the root cause. Check for problems with any old or damaged parts, such as:
Most leaks can be repaired. If the leak is in the body or interior lining of the disposal, you will need to replace it.
It can take a DIYer an entire afternoon to locate and complete simple repairs; you may be better off calling in the Experts at BW/Cook Service Experts Total Home Comfort to diagnose and repair your problem. We’ll take the extra step to search for any other components that are about to fail and resolve all of it with one visit.
To eliminate the risk of your garbage disposal smelling, food scraps must be ground up right away with cold water. Thirty seconds should be more than enough time. Avoid pouring coffee grounds, eggshells, potato peels and banana peels into your disposal, because they frequently cause drainage issues and unpleasant smells. While bleach seems like a beneficial idea for cleaning your garbage disposal, it hardens grease and other food residue in your pipes, producing clogs.
Our plumbing Experts suggest using these cleaning solutions each week to keep your disposal smelling fresh:
You can also buy garbage disposal pods or grind up citrus peels to help get rid of odors. If your garbage disposal still smells, you might be dealing with a leak (especially if the smell resembles a sewer). Contact us at 574-218-6404 for Expert plumbing service.
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