Garbage Disposal Repair Plumber in Suffolk, NY

In any modern kitchen you’re going to find a garbage disposal, which shouldn’t be much of a surprise. Many of us recall a time when garbage disposals weren’t exactly common, but it’s gained so much popularity that it would be difficult to imagine a kitchen without it.

So what is a garbage disposal? What does it do exactly? Essentially it allows you to dump your food waste into the sink rather than the garbage by cutting it to shreds and sending it happily down the drain. Typically this device works and does the job that it is designed to do, but there are times when it fails for different reasons, and you might need a garbage disposal plumber in Suffolk County NY to help you figure it out.

Benefits of Having a Garbage Disposal

Did you know that in a household food scraps make up a full 20% of the waste? Throwing it in the garbage is even more wasteful and by shredding it with the garbage disposal you’re able to send it down the drain without causing a blockage. You’re helping the environment by cutting down on the amount of trash that passes through your doors, and that’s the best feeling of all.

Avoiding Garbage Disposal Issues

We’re just going to say it outright: to avoid problems with your garbage disposal you need to use common sense. While it is capable of tearing through almost anything, you need to make sure you’re not dropping huge amounts of garbage through it, and you need to make sure what you do put down there is something that it can handle. Some items you should avoid dropping into your disposal include:

• Coffee Grounds
• Corn Husks
• Banana Peels
• Eggshells

In addition to avoiding those issues and thus avoiding a clogged garbage disposal you should try to make sure you don’t drop any silverware or other kitchenware down the chute, which is sometimes harder than it sounds.

There are some issues that you can fix yourself without the need to call for a plumber or replace the unit. For example, if you find that you turn the disposal on and it simply emits a humming sound, then you could simply reset power to the unit after making sure it is properly cleaned. Additionally, make sure you look at the bottom of the unit and press the reset switch which should be located at the bottom.

In some cases, you will need to tighten the bolt holding the blade in place as it can become loose after a jam. To do this you will simply use an allen wrench (often provided by the manufacturer) to tighten the bolt which is located at the very bottom of the unit. Once you do this the unit should function normally again.

If you are experiencing any problems that you cannot solve, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (631) 496-1096! We can repair your disposal, install garbage disposal, and perform a ton of other disposal related tasks!