Garbage disposals are home kitchen appliances that are installed inline in the sink drain. They allow kitchen and food preparation waste to be dumped down the drain and disposed of via the sanitary sewer or septic system. Garbage disposals are a fairly common appliance for most homes in the United States.
The garbage disposal is undoubtedly the most used tool in the kitchen, but with so much use comes many common problems. The powerful disposal motor usually powers a flywheel against a shredder. The pulp which results from this is usually washed down the drain. A garbage disposal is both a plumbing and an electrical device. Therefore, repairs can involve both of these disciplines. Jams and clogs are you most common ailment.
If you have a garbage disposal in your kitchen, you know that it’s a great appliance that makes household duties less demanding. But if not operated or maintained properly, a garbage disposal can easily break down, block and clog the drains and cause a long list of expensive plumbing and drain nightmares.
Most garbage disposals are relatively simple devices, consisting of a motor, a cutter and the necessary pipe work to permit draining. Some common problems with garbage disposals can be handled by the homeowner if the necessary precautions are taken.
The garbage disposal is undoubtedly the most used tool in the kitchen, but with so much use comes many common problems. The powerful disposal motor usually powers a flywheel against a shredder. The pulp which results from this is usually washed down the drain. A garbage disposal is both a plumbing and an electrical device. Therefore, repairs can involve both of these disciplines. Jams and clogs are you most common ailment.
If you have a garbage disposal in your kitchen, you know that it’s a great appliance that makes household duties less demanding. But if not operated or maintained properly, a garbage disposal can easily break down, block and clog the drains and cause a long list of expensive plumbing and drain nightmares.
Most garbage disposals are relatively simple devices, consisting of a motor, a cutter and the necessary pipe work to permit draining. Some common problems with garbage disposals can be handled by the homeowner if the necessary precautions are taken.