EXPERT GARBAGE DISPOSAL INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICES

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With a routine maintenance schedule, a garbage disposal lasts between 10 and 15 years.

Yes. A certified plumber will present options relevant to your current garbage disposal - most motor issues, seals, connections, and blades can be repaired. However, given the existing units age or specific damage, it may be more cost-effective to replace the unit entirely.

Yes. Garbage disposals are manufactured to be able to grind up most small food scraps - fruit and vegetable peels, small meat and bone scraps...BUT there are foods you should avoid completely:

• Grease, Oil, and Fat – They solidify and clog pipes.
• Coffee Grounds – They form a dense sludge in drains.
• Eggshells – Membranes can wrap around blades; shells add to clogs.
• Large Bones and Pits – Too hard; damage blades and motors.
• Fibrous Vegetables – (e.g., celery, corn husks) can tangle and jam the disposal.
• Pasta, Rice, and Bread – Expand with water and cause blockages.
• Potato Peels – Create a starchy paste that clogs drains.
• Non-Food Items – Plastic, glass, or metal can ruin the unit.

• Always make sure to run cold water when operating your garbage disposal - Never run a dry disposal.
• Avoid the foods and non-food items listed above.
• Always cut large food scraps down into smaller pieces.
• After the food waste has been ground up, always run the disposal and cold water for a few seconds after to ensure all items have been safely flushed down the drain.
• Add some ice cubes to your garbage disposal occasionally to help sharpen the blades.