Colepepper Plumbing shares tips for maintaining garbage disposals and preventing unpleasant odors
Local plumbing experts offer San Diego homeowners five simple methods for keeping kitchen disposals clean and effective
SAN DIEGO, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Colepepper Plumbing, a HomeAdvisor top-rated company serving the greater San Diego area with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, is offering homeowners five preventative maintenance measures they can take to ensure their garbage disposal smells fresh and works well.
"Although garbage disposals are small appliances, they create big hassles for homeowners when they don't function properly," said Mitch Kenney, owner of Colepepper Plumbing. "This is unfortunately a common problem because many people don't conduct the correct preventative maintenance garbage disposals require. There are simple actions you can take to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly and smelling clean."
Colepepper suggests following these recommendations to prevent or fix most garbage disposal problems:
- Snake the drainage pipe: To ensure optimal drainage and prevent clogs, the drain should be cleared on a bi-annual basis.
- Invest in disposal cleaners: De-greasers avert the buildup of fat. Using them to clean your garbage disposal avoids unpleasant smells, enhances the appliance's efficiency and extends its lifetime in your home.
- Opt for cold water: Cold water keeps garbage disposals from overheating, while hot water congeals fat and makes it stick to the appliance's interior and blades. Maintain steady cold water flow during and after use. Even after the grinding has stopped, continue running cold water for about 10 seconds to make sure all the product has washed through.
- Avoid fats and oils: Never pour grease down any drain in your home. Fat, grease and oil can build up in the appliance or even be pushed further into the building's pipes. This eventually leads to narrow pipes or blockage that prevents water and food from successfully making it through the whole system.
- Remember disposals have limits: Garbage disposals simply aren't designed to handle all food product. Although there are various disposals with differing levels of durability, many aren't constructed to handle soft food particles. Additionally, hard food waste, such as bones and corn cobs, can be too much for the appliance to handle and result in blockage.
"Garbage disposals are kitchen workhorses, but they're not indestructible," Kenney said. "Most problems are an easy fix, though the simplest solution is to take care of this appliance and avoid issues altogether."
Issues that persist after following these garbage disposal best practices could indicate a more serious problem. In that case, schedule a professional inspection with a trusted local plumbing expert like Colepepper. For more information, call (619) 838-1322 or visit www.colepepperplumbing.com.
About Colepepper Plumbing
Colepepper Plumbing, rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, is a third-generation, family-owned and operated plumbing business serving San Diego and surrounding areas. Backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, Colepepper offers plumbing, drain and sewer repair, toilet repair and water filtration. Colepepper Plumbing has been awarded Best Plumbers in San Diego by Expertise, the Super Service Award by Angie's List, and Top-Rated Elite Service Provider for HomeAdvisor. For more information, call 619-838-1322 or visit https://www.colepepperplumbing.com.
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