Don’t you hate taking out your Columbus home’s garbage? The worst is food waste. You didn’t think twice about tossing those leftover vegetables or banana peels in the garbage a couple days ago, but they smell terrible now! That’s why so many homeowners in and around Columbus have made the wise decision to equip their kitchen sinks with one of today’s efficient and reliable garbage disposals.
What is a kitchen garbage disposal?
You know what a grinder is and does, right? When you want to add some black pepper to that tasty soup you’re making, you pick up the pepper grinder and turn it. Your motion turns gears with blades that break apart the peppercorns inside the grinder, turning it into tiny pieces of pepper. Similarly, a garbage disposal is a gear and blades located within the drain from your kitchen sink. When the gear turns, the blades can shred and grind most types of food waste, then wash the residue down the drain. You won’t have to put that food waste in the garbage or deal with the foul smells as it rots.
Why would anyone need a garbage disposal?
You’ve probably heard that a large share of Americans’ food goes to waste. We don’t deliberately try to waste food, but we all have those situations in which waste is inevitable. The lettuce didn’t last as long as we expected. The kids refused to eat your new carrot recipe. Fish leftovers never smell quite as appetizing. We’ve traditionally handled food waste by dumping it into kitchen wastebaskets, where it instantly starts to rot. When you open the lid the next day, you can’t believe the stench. That won’t happen with a garbage disposal, because it completely grinds food waste and safely sends it down the drain.
How do I choose the right garbage disposal?
You’ll need to find a model that meets your home’s needs in terms of size, power, and features. Models vary in issues such as horsepower, grinding capacity, noise level, and warranties. Generally, models with stainless steel grinding chambers and corrosion-resistant components offer superior durability and longevity. If you have experience with plumbing, you should be able to install your garbage disposal, but keep in mind it can be a difficult and frustrating process because no two sinks and drain configurations are identical. Of course, there’s an easier way: turning to a plumbing professional you trust. They’ll be able to recommend and install the garbage disposal that best meets your needs.
Keeping your garbage disposal happy
Garbage disposals are among the most reliable appliances in the average home. You can help keep yours operating well by following some simple steps. The two most important are to never put hard items like bones, fruit pits, or coffee grounds down the disposal, because they can damage the blades … and always run cold water while using the disposal, because it helps flush away food particles, preventing clogs. Clean the disposal by grinding ice cubes, citrus peels, or baking soda to remove residue. Using a special garbage disposal cleaner or enzyme-based treatment regularly will help you break down grease, oil, and organic matter and prevent buildup in the disposal unit. Finally, schedule routine inspections and maintenance checks with a professional plumber to identify and address any issues before they escalate into major repairs.
Ready to add a garbage disposal?
You’ve made a great decision. Now it’s time to consider how you’ll select and install it. Because of the limited space under most kitchen sinks … along with the importance of maintaining the integrity of the drainpipe … installing a garbage disposal may be a challenge for even a seasoned do-it-yourselfer. There’s a way to get the job done right with much less stress, and that’s reaching out to the garbage disposal experts from Johnson Heating Cooling & Plumbing. So why keep dealing with the gross parts of food waste when you can easily have the convenience and cleanliness of a professionally installed and tested garbage disposal?
