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Sandy Garbage Disposal Repair.

Garbage disposals are a great utility to have in your kitchen sink. Most of the time, when the garbage disposal stops working, it is due to a user error. People treat their garbage disposals like an indestructible waste remover that can grind up and flush anything down the drain. The truth is that a garbage disposal will get clogged or even break if the wrong items are put down the drain. Our recommended best practice is removing all excess food and waste from your dishes before you wash them. A garbage disposal should not be considered something that can help reduce the garbage you throw away and should not be used the same way we would use a trash can.

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COMMON ISSUES WITH GARBAGE DISPOSALS

Your garbage disposal can fail for a variety of reasons. Below are some of the most common issues that can mean your garbage disposal needs to be repaired or replaced.

 

  • The garbage disposal will not turn on or shut off.
  • It makes strange noises during operation.
  • Water will not properly flow down the drain.
  • A constant foul odor comes from the drain and garbage disposal.
  • Water leaks during or after the process. 

THINGS TO AVOID PUTTING DOWN YOUR GARBAGE DISPOSAL.

It might sound counter-intuitive, but for longevity, you should only use your garbage disposal when you have to. Some items that should never go down your waste disposal include things like egg shells, grease, stringy foods like celery, or anything that has pulp to it. Before you put something down your drain, imagine what will happen to the material once it comes in contact with the disposal blades. If it will break into small pieces or even become sand-like, you want to avoid that. You will also want to avoid foods that will wrap around the blades and bind up your system.

SPEAK WITH A GARBAGE DISPOSAL PLUMBER TODAY.

It is important to note that many of the symptoms described above could be linked to other plumbing issues. You can learn more about our local drain cleaning services or call today at 801-601-1298 to schedule a free consultation. 

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