Having Problems With Your Garbage Disposal?
You rely on your garbage disposal daily to dispose of food waste quickly and conveniently. However, garbage disposal repair plays a far more critical role in your plumbing system than you might realize.
At its core, your garbage disposal is designed to grind up food particles and other organic waste into small pieces that can easily pass through your home’s drainage pipes. Without this vital appliance, larger food scraps and debris would quickly accumulate in your pipes, creating clogs and potential backups. These blockages can cause water to back up into your sink or even overflow onto your kitchen floor, creating a messy and unsanitary situation.
Clogged pipes also unnecessarily strain your home’s entire plumbing system which, in a worst-case scenario, leads to leaks, water damage, and the need for costly repairs or replacements.
Your garbage disposal acts as a first line of defense against these plumbing nightmares. Help it do its job by keeping fibrous foods like celery and corn husks out of the disposal where they could wrap around and jam the grinding components. Turn on the cold water tap when running the disposal and periodically feed it lemon or orange peels. Grinding these can help clean and deodorize the unit.
When the Daily Grind Gets to Be Too Much
When your garbage disposal breaks down, it can quickly become a major inconvenience and even a family health hazard. Without a functioning disposal, food waste and debris can accumulate in your sink, attracting insects and creating unpleasant odors, slow drainage, potential clogs in your plumbing system.
Recognizing the early signs of garbage disposal distress is crucial to addressing the issue before it escalates into a more significant problem:
- Unpleasant odors: When food particles get trapped in the disposal and cannot be ground and flushed away, they decompose in place, creating foul smells. This indicates a clog or a problem with the disposal’s grinding mechanism.
- Slow drainage: Standing or slow-moving water in your sink is the telltale sign of a clog, either within the disposal or in the pipe leading out of it. When the efficient flow of water and waste is disturbed, it’s time for an inspection and possible repair.
- Strange noises: A well-functioning garbage disposal operates with a consistent grinding sound. Lound banging, screeching, or vibration indicates that the blades may be jammed, or other internal components are broken.
- Frequent resets: The reset button is a safety mechanism to prevent motor burnout. If you have to constantly reset your garbage disposal, your motor may be struggling.
Fast, Fair, & Flawless Garbage Disposal Repair
When you encounter any of these signs of garbage disposal distress, call in the experts at Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. Attempting to repair or replace a garbage disposal on your own can cause further damage to your plumbing system and even pose a safety threat if you’re not a plumbing and electricity expert.
We promise fast fixes, fair prices, and flawless functionality.
Here’s how we deliver:
- Seamless process: From the moment you reach out to the final quality inspection, expect nothing less than a smooth, stress-free repair process.
- Clear communications: We demystify the diagnosis for you. Before we start work, you’ll receive a straightforward explanation of the problem and a transparent quote in writing.
- Expert workmanship: Our team isn’t just skilled, they’re garbage disposal whisperers. Certified and continuously trained, they’re equipped to untangle any issue, ensuring your disposal is not just fixed but fine-tuned.
- Prompt solutions: A malfunctioning disposal disrupts your daily life, which is why we pride ourselves on our rapid response times. Our goal? To restore your kitchen’s harmony on the same day you call us.
- Competitive pricing: Quality service shouldn’t drain your wallet. We offer premium repairs at prices that respect your budget, ensuring you get unparalleled value.
- Satisfaction guaranteed: Our job isn’t done until you’re completely satisfied. We aim for perfection on the first visit, but if something isn’t up to your standards, we pledge to make it right
Don’t let disposal dilemmas dampen your day. Contact Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to schedule your service. Our friendly customer support will book an appointment at your convenience, and a punctual plumber will be at your doorstep at the appointed hour. If we’re running behind, we’ll pay you $5 for every minute we’re delayed, up to $300.