<span class="entry-title-primary">Garbage Disposal</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Common Issues That Homeowners Have With Garbage Disposals</span>
Any appliance may last many years if the device is properly used and taken care of. A garbage disposal for example, typically lasts somewhere between ten and twelve years depending on how often it was used, and how often it was regularly maintained. In many cases with a garbage disposal, spring hill residents can make their disposals last longer than that of the company’s warranty if they are properly used and not mistreated. One of the biggest mistakes people make to affect a garbage disposal is that because it disposes of food related garbage, that all amounts and types of food can be taken care of and sent down the disposal; this is a common misconception!
Extending the Longevity of a Garbage Disposal
Apart from correctly using a garbage disposal to insure it does not break prematurely, another very popular reason that disposals start to malfunction and wear is because users forget about the conditions of grease. Many people dump grease down their garbage disposal because it is warm enough that it is in a liquified states. Once the grease has time to settle in the garbage disposal, Spring Hill residents might notice that their disposal is often getting clogged or not performing as well as it should be. This is because grease tends to solidify is colder temperatures, such as the sides of a metal pipe. Regularly flushing a disposal with hot water and cold water can help stop the buildup of grease and increase the longevity of your garbage disposal.
What Someone Should Never Do to a Garbage Disposal
Improper use of a garbage disposal is going to significantly shorten the device’s lifespan. Apart from grease, hard objects such as popcorn kernels or even animal bones are not meant to be disposed of down a garbage disposal. Spring Hill residents should know that not only do hard objects increase the chances of a blockage, but hard objects can also dull the blades of a garbage disposal, making it less effective. Paper and plastic have the same effect as hard objects and could potentially clog or damage the disposal.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of 1st Choice Plumbing Inc*
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