Garbage disposals are one of those convenient appliances that you can’t live without but which also break down easily. Having to call the plumber every time you have an issue with your garbage disposal can become very inconvenient. However the issue is that most homeowners aren’t provided with an instruction manual about how to take good care of their garbage disposals and so frequent malfunctions occur often. By understanding how to avoid garbage disposal issues, you can extend the life of this much needed appliance.
No fibrous materials
One of the key steps to avoiding issues with your garbage disposals is making sure nothing damaging goes down the pike. This means that things like rhubarb or celery shouldn’t be allowed to get ground up in your motor. This is because they become string like and knot themselves around the garbage disposal’s motor causing it to malfunction. If possible, place these materials in a compost instead and save yourself the repair costs of having to call a plumber.
Avoid hard materials
Hard and unbending materials such as bones can also become lodged in the garbage disposal causing it to break down prematurely. If there are bones leftover from dinner, make certain that they don’t end up in the sink and possibly become lodged down in the garbage disposal without your knowledge. Taking this much needed precaution can save you a lot of hassle later on down the line.
Don’t pour grease into your garbage disposal
Grease can cause your garbage disposal to become clogged and is very problematic to deal with later on. To avoid this unwanted scenario, avoid pouring grease down into your garbage disposal so you can steer clear of unnecessary repairs.
With these basic tips, you can extend the life of your garbage disposals and avoid repair issues associated with the malfunction of these systems. When you take great care of your garbage disposal it will be able to serve you for many more years to come.
If you are experiencing problems with your garbage disposal, Tim Beil Plumbing is here to help. Contact them for more information by calling (610) 261-2074 or visit them online at. Join them on Google+ for more information.
