The best garbage disposals are a huge time saver in kitchens throughout the Columbus, Ohio, area. Garbage disposal use simplifies kitchen cleanup, providing an easy way to dispose of food scraps and food particles left over on countertops. From basic models to continuous feed disposals, there are equipment options for any user. Many homeowners rely on this equipment heavily, which makes a malfunctioning old disposal that much more of a problem.
A new disposal or an old disposal can sustain damage due to improper installation or improper use. Sending certain types of trash, even small pieces, down into your garbage disposal will quickly result in damage to the motor or lead to jams and clogs, which can break other components and cause a lot of unwanted noise. Clogs can form when you flush fats, grease, and oils down into the disposal, and odors will also develop in sinks when food is left lingering in the grinding chamber. A loose garbage disposal will produce excess vibration as it operates, which can damage flexible mounting connections as well as kitchen sink hardware.
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A garbage disposal that will not start or run correctly can create a big problem for homeowners who rely on this unit to dispose of kitchen trash. If your garbage disposal does not appear to turn on at all, first attempt to reset the GFCI outlet or the button on the bottom of the unit. If you are unable to get the garbage disposal started this way, you need to call a plumber to have it inspected.
The licensed Ohio plumbers of Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing can correct all sorts of issues that affect garbage disposals, from broken blades to bones jammed inside the motor or impeller and everything in between. Contact us today to fix your broken garbage disposal right away.
Several problems can affect the performance of garbage disposals. After you purchase and install the unit, it’s important to use it correctly to avoid these disasters. The following common symptoms are experienced by homeowners throughout the Columbus, Ohio, area at one time or another. Our Columbus plumbers share the likely problem behind the signs.
The garbage disposal’s motor keeps running, but food waste stays stuck in the grind chambers and does not exit down the drain.
– There is probably a clog either in the lower part of the grinding chamber or in your drain pipes.
Pools of water are developing underneath your sink opening.
– These puddles are probably from a leak in the garbage disposal. This leak may be due to damage or a problem with the installation.
When you turn on the power supply, nothing happens.
– If your garbage disposal does not start running when you flip the power switch or plug in the power cord, the unit may have tripped. Overfilling grind chambers with food scraps or improper items like bones can cause garbage disposals to overheat. When they overheat, the GFCI will trip. There should be a reset button located on the bottom of the unit – press this and see if you can restart the unit.
Remember, any time you attempt to fix a garbage disposal issue yourself, you want to make sure you are doing so safely. It’s important to disconnect the power supply before doing any work on your garbage disposal to prevent accidents. Remove the power cord from the wall socket and disconnect the power supply to the unit via the home’s main electrical panel.
If you take care of your garbage disposal over the years, you can keep the unit in service for a longer time and enjoy reliable performance over that period. Maintenance for your garbage disposal is fairly easy, and it includes the following steps:
How do you determine the right time to replace your garbage disposal? If your unit is many years old, you can benefit from an upgrade, as new models offer many features that weren’t available when your original unit was first installed. The best garbage disposal options have high horsepower garbage disposal motors and multiple grind stages to completely pulverize material and simplify your cleanup. The auto-reverse feature is nice to help avoid jams. New units offer easier installation, so you can start using your upgraded garbage disposal right away.
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