Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation
Garbage disposals can be a huge help around the kitchen, making tasks like washing dishes less time consuming. But if something gets lodged in the disposal, it can cause all kinds of trouble. Severe problems, including clogs and leaks, could disrupt other parts of the plumbing system. If you’re hearing unpleasant noises or struggling with inconsistent performance from your disposal, it may be time to contact a professional.
At Ken Griffin Plumbing Services, you can count on us to provide quality garbage disposal services to keep this helpful fixture in working order. When you need garbage disposal repair in Columbia, let’s go ahead and figure out the details!
How Do Garbage Disposals Work? What Are Some Common Disposal Problems?
Garbage disposals should break down debris from food and other organic materials before they hurt your plumbing system. Small blades housed inside of the disposal slice up debris into more manageable pieces, making it easier for the drains and piping system to handle. The standard garbage disposal is energy efficient, needing smaller amounts water and electricity to function.
In the event it stops working right, it’s frequently traced back to an electrical issue or improper use. The most important thing to know about your garbage disposal is to learn what it’s capable of breaking down. Ken Griffin Plumbing Services technicians find the root cause of the problem to ensure repairs offer lasting benefits.
1. Your Disposal Isn’t Starting
To see if your disposal is unable to start, try pushing the reset button located on the unit. If nothing happens, it’s routinely thanks to electrical problem or because the blades have gotten lodged against something. Electrical damage like this may be dangerous to inspect and repair, so it’s best to leave garbage disposal repair to professional technicians.
2. The Motor Is Running, But the Blades Aren’t
When the disposal turns on but the blades fail to start spinning, it can be the consequence of an electrical error, a damaged motor, or another malfunction somewhere internally. For safety reasons, we make sure the disposal is off before determining why the blades aren’t working.
Occasionally, a hard piece of food debris is stuck inside the disposal, grabbing the blades and making it harder for them to spin. A disposal’s motor can spin the blades at speeds capable of injury, so keep hands and tools out of the disposal if you aren’t certain it’s turned off and unplugged.
3. Leaks
Leaking is a telltale sign there’s a problem with the disposal. When foreign objects are hard enough, it could ruin internal components and potentially spring a leak. Localized water damage is another way you might realize there’s something wrong with the disposal. If you see mold or damp spots underneath your sink, the garbage disposal may be to blame.
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Learn What Is Supposed to Go in Your Garbage Disposal
Remembering what should and shouldn’t go into your garbage disposal can be frustrating. Here are general guidelines:
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Start with food pieces as small as possible to make them easier to grind up.
Stay away from fibrous items like vegetable skins, which can clog up your garbage disposal.
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Liquids like milk or soda won’t hurt the disposal, but avoid pouring in cooking oil and grease, which can solidify and damage internal components.
Coffee grounds and eggshells can also cause problems, so avoid putting them into your garbage disposal.
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Ken Griffin Plumbing Services's Quality Disposal Repair and Replacement
At Ken Griffin Plumbing Services, we’re dedicated to quality disposal repairs. We’ll find and fix your problem right away unless the cost of repairs is nearly the same as a replacement. By then, it’s likely better for your budget to arrange garbage disposal installation in Columbia.
Whatever you need, we can help. Schedule a consultation or request a free quote by giving us a call at 410-992-5875 today!
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