A garbage disposal in Brooklyn is an amazing convenience, but like any appliance, it can break down. Especially if it’s been seeing a lot of use or you’ve been putting items in that you shouldn’t.
But how can you know if you need service or replacement for your garbage disposal?
Here are some tips from the Brooklyn plumbing experts at Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning. Or call us today to take a look at your garbage disposal and get up and running again.
One of the top problems people have with their garbage disposals is that every now and then they start to have an odor. Most of the time, this isn’t cause for concern. Food particles sometimes get trapped in the disposal and decompose, emitting a foul smell.
Try running hot water through the disposal and letting the disposal run for 30-40 seconds. This should move the food on through. You could also fill the sink with hot water and soap, then pull the plug and turn the disposal on. If this doesn’t take care of the problem, you might need to call for service.
If your disposal is having a hard time doing its job or is draining slow, you probably need to call a plumber. If the disposal hums but doesn’t start or won’t turn on at all, that’s also an indication you need a plumber.
You can take steps to keep your garbage disposal in good working order, though. Make sure to put only soft, small pieces of food in the disposal. Never use the disposal for potato peels, banana peels, coffee grounds, corn husks or eggshells. Also, keep fats, oils and grease out of the disposal as much as possible.
The lifespan of garbage disposals differs depending on the model and how often you use it and maintain it. But overall, most garbage disposals will last from 8 to 15 years. If you’ve noticed your garbage disposal isn’t working as efficiently as it was and it’s nearing its typical lifespan, you probably need a replacement.
Is your garbage disposal overheating and turning itself off? It’s possible you’re overworking it and putting too much down the disposal and running it for too long. But if you notice it’s turning off after a few minutes and not much is in the disposal to begin with, you need some garbage disposal maintenance or repair.
Are you finding yourself trying to resolve your garbage disposal by constantly resetting it? Something is amiss. Call our Brooklyn plumbers to take a look at your garbage disposal. We’ll talk through your options and come up with a plan with upfront costs.
Once you know some of the red flags of garbage disposal problems, here are some ways to avoid issues and keep it in top-notch shape:
Whether you need a Brooklyn garbage disposal repair, replacement, or maintenance, we can help. The team at Petri Plumbers are experts at getting homeowners plumbing and garbage disposals up and running for the convenience you deserve.
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