Looking to replace your current garbage disposal? There are several models offering high speeds, three-grind stages, and rust-free components. These high-efficiency features are great to have, especially if you use your disposal on a regular basis. We also recommend stainless grinding components and units with a nylon inner chamber (which adds to durability). Contact us to install the ideal new unit for you. Read on for more information about maintaining your new garbage disposal unit.
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Maintaining Your Garbage Disposal
A well-maintained garbage disposal can help you avoid common problems. Watching what you put into the disposal is the best way to keep your unit running properly. Avoid allowing too much grease or hard to shred items to enter your drain. Overloading the disposal can cause the unit to quickly wear out. If it is failing to properly grind your waste items, you can end up with a backed up sink. Also, watch out for non-food-related items entering the drains. Items such as utensils can accidentally go down the drain, and unknowingly turning on the garbage disposal can damage the unit's blades or burn out the motor. In this case, your unit will need to be replaced.
Although some warn against grinding items like eggshells, small bones, and other hard food objects, it is a good idea to let these items go through your garbage disposal once in a while. They can help scour the inside of your disposal's walls while keeping the blades sharp.
We also recommend putting dishwashing liquid or citrus fruit peels down the drain to keep your sink unit smelling fresh.
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Having a properly functioning garbage disposal can help you reduce the waste that enters your trash can and the greater waste supply.