Garbage Disposal Repairs

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Garbage disposals are found in almost home in the United States, as well as most restaurants and other food service establishments.  These appliances, which are usually located just below the main drain of the sink, grind up food into small pieces, which are then allowed to mix with water and flow into the home’s sewer system and eventually into the public sewer system.  In general, the only things that should be placed into a garage disposal are food products, which are intended for human consumption.

While garbage disposals are quite durable, occasionally homeowners and business owners alike will experience periodic problems with the appliance, with the most common problems being the garage disposal seizing up frequently, which trips an internal “kill switch” or not items not intended to be ground up in the disposal, such as a ring, finding their way into the disposal.

When encountering any disposal that is constantly becoming jammed up or needs to frequently have the reset button pushed, the root cause of the problem must be identified and corrected before the garbage disposal returns to service.  In many case the cost to replace the disposal is cheaper than making extensive repairs to the appliance.  When something accidently finds its way into a garbage disposal, it is important that safety measures be taken prior to retrieving the items.  These measures include removing the disposal from the drain and disconnecting the power source.  In both cases it is important to remember not to place your hand into the disposal, as severe personal injury can occur if the disposal were to spontaneously start running!

Posted on behalf of Kiddco Plumbing, Inc.

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