Skip a New Garbage Disposal With These Helpful Plumbing Tips

Your garbage disposal is one of the hardest-working tools in your kitchen, from handling food scraps to making cleanup easier every day. These appliances have a lifespan of about 8-25 years. However, it’s often out of sight, so when the time comes and it breaks down, you may be stuck with a costly, inconvenient replacement. To avoid this disaster, a few simple habits can extend the life of your disposal and keep it running smoothly for years to come. 

Here are helpful tips on how to extend the life of your garbage disposal:

• Only allow small amounts of food at a time. Throw away large solid items such as bones, potato peels, egg shells, fruit pits, etc. Keep a trash can near you to easily dispose of large waste.
• NEVER pour grease or fat down the drain, as these will solidify once cool and cause a blockage in your disposal or pipes. Instead, allow it to cool and pour into a recyclable container such as a glass jar or coffee can.
• When running water in the sink, use cold water. This will help food stay solidified and freely move down the drain.
• Be sure to run your disposal regularly. This will ensure the blades don’t rust and your system is running smoothly, so there are no future issues.
• Keep your disposal smelling clean with this tutorial from a Beyer Plumbing professional on how to clean your garbage disposal.

When it’s Time – Call our Line

If your garbage disposal gives you more hardship than reliance, call Beyer Plumbing and we can take care of your needs! Whether it’s a simple repair or a whole garbage disposal replacement and installation, don’t wait – schedule your service and let the experts deal with the stress.