Imagine having to take all of your leftover food scraps out to the trash and how smelly it would be at the end of the day. Fortunately, with a properly working disposal system in your own kitchen, your life is much more convenient. Maintaining this piece of equipment is important to keep it functioning properly and efficiently. At Pratt Plumbing, we hope to educate you on some simple tips for easy garbage disposal maintenance so you can get convenient use out of your system.
Discard Hard
Hard items that are especially difficult to break down should always be discarded elsewhere. There are a couple of reasons why. First, hard items could obstruct the water flow within the pipes causing clogs and in especially unfortunate circumstances, pipe breaks. Second, the blades may not be able to effectively break up the substance and may become damaged and broken. Items such as sea food shells, popcorn kernels, and bones should be thrown in the trash.
Be Sensible About Starch
Starchy foods are one of the most popular culprits of excessive clogs that require pipe replacements. We have many experienced Amarillo plumbers who can help fix these kinds of problems, but proper disposal of starchy foods may help you to avoid clogs altogether. Foods such as corn husks, banana peels, celery, onion skins, and egg shells should all be discarded elsewhere.
Think Cold
Did you know that running cold water while your disposal is on is a great way to maintain the system? While this may sound strange, there are reasons for doing so. Cold water helps keep the pieces and parts from overheating. Hot water may cause damage because fats and other liquids may continue to melt and then harden later, causing blockages. Garbage disposal maintenance is essential for convenient use, so take 60 seconds to run the system with cold water on as well.
By following these tips for easy garbage disposal maintenance, you can be confident that your system is working the right way. For any questions regarding usage or repairs, our Amarillo plumbers at Pratt Plumbing are standing by to help. Call 806-373-7866 today for more information.
