A working garbage disposal saves time and effort in the kitchen. Unfortunately, it’s not widely known what should and shouldn’t go in it, which results in clogs or damage. Here are a few situations we often run in to:
You should always run cold water into the disposal while it’s on—cold water solidifies any oil that’s present, making it easier for the blades to tear waste apart. Garbage disposals should also be used regularly to prevent any rust build-up.
A leaky garbage disposal is an easy fix if you can find the root cause. Check for problems with any worn or broken components, such as:
Most leaks can be repaired. If the leak is located in body or interior lining of the disposal, you will need to replace it.
It can take a DIYer an entire afternoon to locate and complete simple repairs; you may be better off calling in the Experts at Falso Service Experts to examine and solve your problem. We’ll also look for any other components that are about to fail and resolve all of it with one visit.
To eliminate the possibility of your garbage disposal smelling, food scraps should always be ground up right away with cool water. Thirty seconds should be more than enough time. Avoid pouring coffee grounds, eggshells, potato peels and banana peels into your disposal, since they frequently cause drainage issues and unpleasant smells. Although bleach may seem like a good idea for cleaning your garbage disposal, it hardens grease along with other food residue in your pipes, causing clogs.
Our Expert plumbers advise using these cleaning ingredients each week to keep your disposal smelling brand-new:
You can also buy garbage disposal pods or grind up citrus peels to help remove odors. If your garbage disposal still smells, you may be dealing with a leak (especially if the smell resembles a sewer). Contact us at 315-313-6531 for Expert plumbing repair.
A diagnostic fee, also known as a service call fee, is a common charge used by HVAC companies when a technician is dispatched to your home to diagnose any and all problems with your HVAC system. A diagnostic fee covers the technician’s time, experience and travel costs associated with assessing the problem. It’s basically a service fee for the technician’s professional evaluation to find the cause of the malfunction.
It’s similar to visiting your doctor. They need to perform a thorough checkup to understand what’s wrong before proposing treatment. In the same way, the technician we send needs to inspect your system to determine the repair or maintenance course of action.
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