Ocean Isle Beach, NC Garbage Disposal Repair

When Should I Replace My Garbage Disposal?

At A+ Heating & Cooling – Electrical in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, we believe you should only replace what can’t be fixed. But sometimes, it can be hard to tell whether your garbage disposal is beyond repair.

We’ve put together a checklist to help you decide whether or not you need to replace your garbage disposal unit:

• It Clogs Frequently: If you’ve noticed that your home’s garbage disposal has started to clog frequently, it might show that it can’t cope with the amount of waste that you’re trying to put down. This means you might need a larger capacity to fill your needs, so it could be a good idea to install a bigger or more powerful model.
• You Have To Press The Reset Button A Lot: Find yourself pressing the ‘reset’ button more often than you used to? The motor of your garbage disposal could be failing, which means your unit will soon need replacing.
• You Can’t Get Rid Of Odors: If your garbage disposal is giving off an unpleasant odor, the first step is to try to clean it out yourself. Fill your sink with dish soap and add the following:
  • Ice cubes
  • Baking soda
  • Citrus peel
  • Vinegar

These ingredients will lift odors and break down minor blockages.

If the odor still lingers once you’ve completed this step, this means that the smell could be trapped in the bends of your drain or within the garbage disposal unit itself. Sometimes, the best way to rid your Ocean Isle Beach home of the smell for good is simply to replace the disposal.

• It’s Making Unusual Noises: Garbage disposals are made up of various moving parts, from its motor to its blades. If you’ve noticed an unusual noise, it could be a sign that something has become caught where it shouldn’t. Shine a flashlight down your sink to see if there’s a visible blockage, and carefully remove it if so.

No obvious blockage? This could mean the unit has become faulty, so you should consider replacing it or calling for plumbing services in Ocean Isle Beach, NC as soon as possible.

• The Blades Have Become Dull::You can tell that the blades of your garbage disposal are no longer sharp if your food takes longer to grind up. You might also be experiencing frequent blockages, as the blades haven’t been able to grind the waste finely enough for it to pass through the drains. This means it’s time to replace your garbage disposal.
• You’re Replacing Your Sink Or Dishwasher: It’s by no means necessary to replace your garbage disposal when replacing your sink or dishwasher. But if your unit is already quite old (10 years or more) and you’ve been considering upgrading it, it might be more cost-effective to organize this at the same time as your new plumbing appliance is fitted.

As you’ve already got a professional plumbing company in your Ocean Isle Beach, NC, home, it will also save you the inconvenience of having to arrange another plumbing service appointment if your garbage disposal becomes faulty at a later date.