What You Need To Know About Garbage Disposal From Las Vegas NV Plumbers

By Anabel Clark


Garbage disposals were first invented in 1927, and first entered the marketplace in 1940. Many US cities had regulations which prohibited any food waste from being put into the sewage system. In fact, it wasn't until 1997 that New York City's ban on garbage disposals was rescinded!

Most of us (about 50% of US citizens) are extremely happy with our garbage disposals, but when they go on the fritz we're quite unhappy. Some people try to repair their garbage disposals themselves, and if it's a very simple repair they may be successful. Las Vegas NV plumbing services would like to advise you that there are many garbage disposal repairs that should be handled by professionals.

You can try and do a couple of things on your own before you get in touch with a plumber. This includes releasing it in case it has gotten stuck, physically turning the blades and re-tuning it.

However, if it something more serious, you are better off hiring a professional to fix it. This includes when the disposal has frozen up or it's leaking or producing strange sounds.

If you have an object stuck inside your disposal, like a fork or a particularly fibrous food item (like celery), don't try to remove it yourself if it's really jammed up. If you have a clog of fibrous tissue, dirt, congealed grease, etc., it's safer to call a plumber. Professional plumbers will know the right products to use that won't damage your drains. They'll also know how to snake the lines and clean out the P-trap.

Whether you need a big commercial bin or a small domestic one, a professional plumber should be able to fix it. If the bin has an electrical problem, get a trained electrician to handle it. Disposal bins are usually environmentally friendly and don't produce toxic gases.




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