Garbage Disposal Care: A Milton Plumber's Honest Take

Disposals are convenient. They're also misused constantly. Here's what they can and cannot handle.

What disposals are designed for

Soft food scraps in small quantities, run with cold water flowing throughout. That's it.

What kills them

Bones, fruit pits, fibrous vegetables (celery, corn husks, asparagus), starchy foods that swell (pasta, rice, potato peels in quantity), grease, eggshells, and coffee grounds. All of these end up in our service van every week.

How to unjam one safely

Power off at the breaker. Use the hex wrench in the bottom of the unit to manually rotate the impeller. Restore power and press the reset button on the bottom of the disposal.

FAQ

Should I run hot or cold water?

Cold. Hot melts grease which then re-solidifies further down the line.

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