Tips on Maintaining In-Sink Waste Disposals

I can’t tell you how many customers lament the regularity with which their garbage disposal jam and clog. So I’m going to summarize some maintenance tips, and tell you about the benefits of upgrading to a modern unit.

Rust is your disposal’s number one enemy. To prevent it, run the waste disposal whenever you put food into it, while also running cold water. You should avoid fibrous foods like celery, but eggshells and ice cubes will help clean the unit.

Your disposal could last 10 years, so if it stops running, hums without running, runs intermittently, or leaks before that time, the issue is likely reparable. Possible causes to these problems could respectively be blown fuses, jammed impellers, defective switches or stops, or loose connections. If it’s running louder than normal, some parts could be damaged. I’d recommend replacing the entire disposal, because today’s newer models are quieter and more efficient.

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