Garbage Disposal Care Tips

Posted on | by Allore's Plumbing Services LLC

3 Tips to Have a Better Functioning Garbage Disposal This Fall Season

Most homes have a garbage disposal in them today. This is a helpful kitchen aid, making cooking and cleaning up from meals so much easier than it is when you don’t have one. However, it’s important that you take care of your garbage disposal properly if you want to continue enjoying how easy it makes your life.

Stuart Garbage Disposal ServicesAlways Use Water With Your Garbage Disposal

Always run water before and during the garbage disposal’s use so the blades work their best and the food particles don’t become trapped in the disposal. Make sure the water is cold so your disposal’s motor, bearings, and shredder don’t overheat.

Watch What You Use in Your Garbage Disposal

Although you may see some cleaners being marketed for cleaning your garbage disposal (e.g. bleach, drain cleaner) don’t use them in your garbage disposal since they eat the finish off the blades, as well as the inner lining of it. The result is that your garbage disposal rusts, which reduces its lifespan. It can also damage your septic tank.

Watch What You Put in Your Garbage Disposal

Always keep in mind that there are some foods you should never put down your garbage disposal. These include:

* Beans, rice, and pasta bloat when they suck up water making them difficult for your garbage disposal to shred

* Egg shells will dull the garbage disposal’s blades and they can also become stuck to the sides of your garbage disposal’s tank or your pipe

* Coffee grounds not only stick everywhere, but they also bloat up and can cause the hard blockage of your drains

* Bones break and dull your garbage disposal’s blades and can also burn up its motor

* Gelatin builds up in your pipes and eventually causes a blockage

It’s important that you keep these tips in mind, not only in the fall, but all year long. Your garbage disposal plays an important role in your home, one that you’ve come to depend on. By taking the time to maintain it properly throughout the year, you can rest assured that it will be there the next time you need it.

Time to get your Stuart home garbage disposal ready for the holiday season. Call Allore’s Plumbing at (772) 288-0998 today.