A working garbage disposal saves time and effort in the kitchen. Unfortunately, it’s not commonly informed on what should and shouldn’t go in it, which results in clogs or damage. Here are a few issues we typically solve:
You should always run cold water into the disposal while it’s on—cold water solidifies any oil that’s present, making it easier for the blades to tear waste apart. Garbage disposals should also be used regularly to avoid the formation of rust.
A leaky garbage disposal is an easy fix if you can find the root cause. Check for problems with any inefficient or defective pieces, such as:
Often, leaks can be repaired. If the leak is located in body or interior lining of the disposal, you will need to replace it.
It can take a DIYer an entire afternoon to locate and complete simple repairs; you may be better off calling in the Experts at Midway Services to diagnose and repair your problem. We’ll take the extra step to search for any other components that are about to fail and resolve all of it with one visit.
To eliminate the possibility of your garbage disposal smelling, food scraps must be ground up right away with cold water. Thirty seconds is more than enough time. Avoid pouring coffee grounds, eggshells, potato peels and banana peels into your disposal, since they often cause drainage issues and unpleasant smells. Although bleach seems like a great idea for cleaning your garbage disposal, it hardens grease along with other food residue in your pipes, producing clogs.
Our Expert plumbers advise using these cleaning chemicals each week to keep your disposal smelling fresh:
You can even buy garbage disposal pods or grind up citrus peels to help remove odors. If your garbage disposal still smells, you could be dealing with a leak (especially if the smell resembles a sewer). Contact us at 727-219-2471 for Expert plumbing repair.
A diagnostic fee, also known as a service call fee, is a typical charge used by HVAC companies once someone is sent out to your home to diagnose any and all problems with your heating or cooling system. This fee covers the technician’s time, experience and travel expenses associated with looking into the problem. It’s basically a service fee for the technician’s professional inspection to identify the cause of the malfunction.
It’s like a doctor’s appointment. They have to perform a thorough checkup to learn more about what’s wrong before suggesting treatment. Just the same, your HVAC professional must examine your system to determine the best repair or maintenance steps.
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