Garbage disposals are electrically-powered and installed under a kitchen sink between the drain and the trap. They shred food into pieces small enough to travel through your home’s plumbing. Many consumers do not realize that garbage disposals are meant to handle light food residue rinsed from plates and utensils before they go in the dish washer. While cooking a meal, it is likely you depend on your garbage disposal to keep the drain and sink clean. When a garbage disposal becomes worn or clogged,  it can send out an unpleasant odor throughout your kitchen.

Large quantities of certain foods placed down the disposal can clog the drain and sometimes cause it to back up into the space below your sink in your cabinets. These goods include egg shells, coffee grounds, potato peels, banana peels, and more.

Towne Plumber’s Garbage Disposal Repair and Replacement Include:

• Kitchen Sink Disposal Maintenance
• Garbage Disposal Repair
• Garbage Disposal Installation
• Replace Plumbing Trap
• Test Garbage Disposal to ensure proper operation

Signs of a clogged garbage disposal:

• Makes an unusual noise
• Will not turn off
• Strong odor
• Water leaking
• Drains too slowly

Causes of a clogged garbage disposal:

• Improper care
• Lack of flushing water
• Grinding egg shells, coffee grounds, peelings, or pasta
• Putting large amounts of food in at the same time
• Using hot water while grinding food

A minor repair may need to be done to get your garbage disposal up and working again or you might need to replace the entire disposal. An efficient garbage disposal will make food preparation easier and shorten your time in the kitchen.

If you live in the Woodstock, GA area including towns of: Canton, Holly Springs, Kennesaw, Johns Creek, Cumming, Acworth, Cartersville, Alpharetta, Roswell, and Marietta and are looking for garbage disposal help, call Towne Plumber at (770) 257-7503. Our trained plumbing professionals can help you with any garbage disposal repairs or replacements.