A garbage disposal is a handy device to have in your home, but when it isn’t working, it can be maddening. Below are some troubleshooting and maintenance tips to keep your garbage disposal functioning as it should. If your unit still isn’t working after following these tips, you may need to call an experienced company that employs Plumbers in Renton WA to fix your unit for you.
Troubleshooting
If your garbage disposal isn’t running correctly, try these tips to get your unit running again.
* If you turn on your garbage disposal and you don’t hear it running, this is a sign of an electrical malfunction. First, make sure that the unit is not unplugged. If it is plugged in, check your circuit breaker box to make sure that the circuit has not tripped. If it still doesn’t work, press the reset switch that’s located on the bottom of the disposal. If your unit doesn’t begin working after trying these tips, the unit may have a faulty switch or you may need to have the entire unit replaced.
* If your garbage disposal hums when you turn it on, but it does not work, there is probably something lodged between the blades. Before attempting to fix this problem, turn off the electrical connection at your circuit breaker box. Use a wrench to turn the flywheel by inserting it into the opening at the bottom of the disposal and turning it clockwise. When the object becomes dislodged, the blades will easily turn. Turn the electric back on at the circuit breaker box and flip the reset button on the garbage disposal unit before turning it on.
Maintenance
To keep your garbage disposal working properly, routinely perform these simple maintenance tips.
* Once every week, run your unit for a couple of minutes after pouring liquid dish detergent down into the drain while running cold tap water.
* Frequently place lemon or orange rinds down into your unit and turn it on. This keeps your drain from becoming odorous.
* Always run your garbage disposal with cold water instead of hot or warm water. Cold water turns grease from foods into a solid material and then it can be chopped up by the disposal.
For 24 hour plumbing service, call the professional Plumbers in Renton WA at Hunt’s Plumbing. A technician will come to your home and repair or replace your garbage disposal unit if it isn’t working properly.
