Here are some tips to care for your unit:
- Avoid fibrous, starchy, or hard materials. Items like bones, eggshells, coffee grounds, potato peels, and fibrous vegetables (like celery or corn husks) are known to cause jams and buildup.
- Always run cold water when using your disposal. Cold water helps solidify any grease or fat.
- Occasionally grind up ice cubes and citrus peels to run down the garbage disposal.
- Avoid harsh chemicals that can damage your disposal’s internal parts and void the warranty.
- Even if you don’t use the disposal often, run it with water occasionally to keep the moving parts from seizing up.
These simple measures can postpone that inevitable garbage disposal replacement, saving you the time, money, and headache.
Time for a replacement? Call Mr. Rooter
Garbage disposals typically last about 10 to 15 years with good care. If your unit is reaching that age or has already exceeded it, then it’s time to consider a garbage disposal replacement in Columbia.
Mr. Rooter’s garbage disposal installer in Columbia can come out with the parts and tools to get the job done quickly and effectively the first time around. Call now to learn about our prices, fees, and availability.
