Common Garbage Disposal Mistakes

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Common Garbage Disposal Mistakes
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• The garbage disposal is a crucial appliance that
  most of us take for granted. It makes your
  post-dinner cleanup a little bit easier, giving
  you the convenience of modern life. However,
  homeowners all over the country harbor some
  misconceptions about how to safely use them. you
  are a homeowner, or you are interested in
  installing a garbage disposal, youll want to
  avoid making the following mistakes.

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Using the disposal without maintaining a sequenc

• It is imperative to use disposal sequentially.
  Always start by running cool water. Then turn on
  the disposal and gently put food in. Never dump
  in foods all at once. Run the disposal until the
  food is all gone. Finally, turn off the disposal
  and let the water run for 10 to 15 seconds to
  ensure everything is flushed out.

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Not cleaning the disposal correctly

• Its irksome when odors come out from the
  disposal. Again, treating it in the wrong way
  will only worsen the situation. People use bleach
  or harsh drain cleaners to clean the disposal.
  Instead, sprinkle some baking soda and throw some
  fresh lemon or lime slices in to help eliminate
  odors. Grinding up a few ice cubes will help to
  remove bits of food that may be caught inside.

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Flushing with hot water while grinding waste

• Using hot water while grinding waste is the
  worst choice as it will increase the problem
  rather than solving. Its a better idea to use
  cold water, as this will help fats and greases to
  move along the pipes intact. Hot water will melt
  fats, but it will end up clogging your pipes.

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Dumping non-food items

• A common mistake is to shove down wastes like
  wooden matches, cigarettes, rubber bands, or
  twist ties down the drain. Garbage Disposal is
  meant for only food wastes.

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Flushing grease or fat down the disposal

• Its better not to dispose of grease or fat down
  the disposal as the grease will solidify in your
  pipes and can give rise to a big problem.
  Instead, use spare cans or glass jars to cool
  down grease and fats before tossing it away.

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Failing to reset the garbage disposal

• If your disposal is malfunctioning, turn the
  unit off first and then press the reset button
  beneath the unit which is usually red. This red
  button acts as a local circuit breaker which
  might help you reestablish power. Most disposals
  include a jam key that you can insert into the
  hole at the bottom of the disposal housing.

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• Make sure to rotate it a few times to see if you
  can clear the jam. If you try every method above
  and still fail, then your best option would be to
  call a service technician Garbage disposals are a
  great way to eliminate food waste, but when they
  start to malfunction, it can get mess.

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• But, you dont have to worry anymore as Plumbing
  911, plumbing experts are here to take care
  of garbage disposals no matter what the problem
  may be. From installation or replacement to
  repairs and troubleshooting, you can count on
  them to take care of your garbage disposal.