Is your broken garbage disposal leading to clogged drains?
If you live in the Las Vegas area, call 725-237-1724 to repair or replace your unit.
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Want to avoid clogged or smelly drains? Get your broken garbage disposal unit fixed or replaced with Anytime Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. We provide professional installation and repair for residents throughout Las Vegas.
Read on for trouble signs to look out for and how you can avoid future problems involving your garbage disposal.
What Are Common Garbage Disposal Problems?
Clogs and jams: Are you watching what enters your drains on a daily basis? Too much food waste placed into your sink at once can cause your garbage disposal to clog, or the food can get jammed in the blades.
Faulty motor: Is your disposal unit’s motor failing to work? When this happens, the unit will stop in the middle of use or else fail to turn on entirely.
Keep in mind that your disposal unit is only designed to chop up certain kinds of food. For example, potato or banana peels are rough on your unit and can cause clogs.
If you are experiencing these problems, or others, contact us for immediate repair.
What’s the Best Way to Maintain a Healthy Garbage Disposal?
When we arrive to fix the problem, we will also give you a more detailed explanation of how your disposal system works, so you’ll be prepared to handle problems before they have a chance to develop.
Be sure to run water at the same time your garbage disposal is turned on; this minimizes the risk of clogging.
Also, be aware of which items can create problems for your garbage disposal. These include rice, pasta, grease, bones, egg shells, and vegetables featuring tough or fibrous peels. Avoid throwing them down your drains!
Being mindful of what causes problems for your garbage disposal will help your unit avoid clogs and motor burnout.
Do You Need Professional Service? Can You Fix Your Garbage Disposal On Your Own?
Because garbage disposals feature sharp blades, it can be dangerous to try to repair on your own.
If your broken unit is leading to clogged or backed up drains, avoid reaching for the unit to remove the clog on your own. Instead, contact your plumber for help. We will determine if it will be more cost effective to repair or replace your unit.
