Let’s talk about your garbage disposal for a moment. It’s pretty great, isn’t it? Not only does it keep those nasty food smells out of your garbage cans, but it makes cleaning up after cooking a meal easier. Now, let’s talk about those times when your disposal laughs in your face and refuses to budge. These are the times when you need Mission Viejo Best Plumbing.
Our contractors have seen it all when it comes to broken garbage disposals. From blades that won’t turn because your son’s retainer fell off the kitchen sink and landed in the disposal to loose wiring because the unit isn’t secured well to the sink, there isn’t a problem we can’t fix. While we can’t do much about that mangled retainer, we certainly can help you get your disposal up and running again.
Tricks of the Trade – Keep Your Garbage Disposal Running Longer
Eventually your disposal will stop working. These appliances as great as they may be are not made to last more than 10 years or so. However, you can keep your disposal in prime condition without the need for repairs by abiding by a few rules.
1) Do not dump everything but the kitchen sink into the disposal. The only food items that should be placed in a residential disposal are biodegradable, non-fibrous material.
2) Keep non-biodegradable material away from the sink. If you’re like most households, you have a junk drawer that may have plastic ties, straws, rubber bands, and other odds and ends that can sometimes end up on the counter. Don’t let these items fall into your sink.
3) Run your garbage disposal anywhere from 10 – 15 seconds longer after your done grinding up the food particles to make sure everything is washed away. Make sure you have cold water running when you do this.
4) Scour and clean your disposal ever so often by grinding up small chicken bones, pits, or egg shells.
Of course, these aren’t all of secrets. Give us a call and we’ll be more than happy to divulge advice over the phone to help you keep your disposal in great shape.
Garbage Disposal Installation Services
If repairs are not possible, our plumbers will let you know. They don’t want you to waste your money or time on solutions that aren’t practical. This is why we offer plumbing service that includes replacement and installation of new disposals. To find out how we can replace your disposal for less than other companies in Mission Viejo, California, give us a call today.
Do you need additional plumbing services? We help customers install and repair toilets, update their kitchen and bathrooms with new sink, fixtures, and more! Call today to learn more about all our service.
