Contact Us

Call Us Now
(718) 884-2051

Plumbers

Garbage Disposals

garbage disposalsGarbage disposals are useful and essential devices in many households. In most cases, tackling garbage disposal related problems require both plumbing and electrical skills, and you may therefore prefer to have a professional attend to them. Your New York plumber will be happy assist you with any job, and offer you the very best garbage disposal installation and plumbing services.

How Do Garbage Disposals Work?

garbage disposalsGarbage disposals are attached to the base of your kitchen sink drain, and in fact grind up food remains which enter the drain through a strong flow of water. After the food has been chopped up by a shredder within the grinding chamber, an impeller arm and plate push the liquid and small particles down the drain.

An Important Safety Tip

turn off the power to the circuit serving the garbage disposalAttempting to fix your garbage disposal problems by yourself is certainly a feasible undertaking, albeit one that you need to be well prepared for. The most important safety measure to remember taking before beginning any project, is to turn off the power to the circuit serving the garbage disposal. You certainly don't want the disposal to begin working with your hands in it.

Cleaning the Garbage Disposal

garbage disposal brushPerhaps the most important task you can and should take on regularly is cleaning the garbage disposal and drain in order to avoid possible clogs. Food remains or any other items which are left within this appliance will not only produce bacteria and foul odors, but will also disrupt the proper functioning of the appliance.

Our services are provided in the following locations: Manhattan | Brooklyn | Queens | Staten Island | Bronx.

plierAs a rather simple first step, use tongs or pliers to extract any non-disposable items lodged inside the garbage disposal.

After you've removed the remains it is recommended that you clean the drain.

drainTo do this, first plug the drain, fill the sink with 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) of water, and then pull away the plug and switch on the garbage disposal. Conducted on a regular basis, this preventive maintenance step ensures that all the small particles flow down the drain.

Clearing Up Clogs

If your drain is clogged, you may be required to remove the trap and clean it. First place a bucket under the drain, and use a pipe wrench to release the fittings on the trap. Once removing the trap, check where the clog is and clear it away. If you can't spot the clog, you may need to push an auger or plumber's snake down the drainpipe.

You can also ask your professional NYC plumbing company to help you out.

Freshing Up

freshing upA much recommended finishing touch to any clog clearing operation is freshening up your sink by means of a few citrus peels. Put the peels inside the garbage disposal, let cold water run and then turn on the device.

Any more questions on garbage disposal plumbing? Contact us!.

Choose a local recommended plumber in New York city:

  • Manhattan Plumber
  • Brooklyn Plumber
  • Bronx Plumber
  • Queens Plumber
  • Staten Island Plumber
  • Westchester Plumber

© All Rights Reserved, 2007-2024