Garbage Disposals are a modern amenity that most of us take for granted unless you are unlucky enough to experience a period of time without one. These disposals make it easy to end leftover food down the drain to be broken down into smaller pieces so it does not clog your drain and cause more problems. If you are looking for a new garbage disposal, Brooksville residents may at first be overwhelmed because there are so many considerations to take into account for a small device that fits underneath your sink. There is a lot of aspects to consider other than the size of the disposal you’ll need for your home.
Garbage Disposal and Septic Tank Complications
Food waste from a garbage disposal does not break down in a septic tank as well as you would think. The microorganisms that are in your septic tank to break down waste cannot effectively do the same thing for the food and grease from cooking byproducts. If you have a septic tank and are looking to upgrade your garbage disposal, Brooksville residents should consider models that have septic assist microorganisms that release into the grind chamber when the garbage disposal is active. It is much cheaper to replace these microorganisms than it is to try to fix septic tank complications.
Do you want a Disposal that is Quiet?
One of the more common complaints that people bring up when they are using their garbage disposal is how noisy they can be. Most people believe that if they buy a smaller unit that it will be quieter but this is not the case with garbage disposals. Brooksville residents as a good rule of thumb, should consider larger and heavier disposals for units that are not as noisy. Most people think that all of the noise caused by a garbage disposal is because of the motor and the spinning blades, but most of the noise actually comes from vibrations rattling underneath your sink.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of 1st Choice Plumbing Inc*