Is Your Garbage Disposal Up for the Holiday Workload?
Every year, you host your famous holiday party in your Rancho Santa Margarita home, and your plumbing system gets put to the test. However, nothing is as life-changing-ly convenient as your garbage disposal. When you’ve got an entire day of cooking ahead of you, anything to make the clean-up a little easier is a lifesaver. Before you wake up at dawn to start the ham, pies, and all the other sides, it’s best to check your garbage disposal to make sure it’ll be there for you all day long.
Proper Garbage Disposal Maintenance
We’re not saying garbage disposals are the best part of indoor plumbing because everything about indoor plumbing is pretty darn great, but they are certainly convenient! Your garbage disposal is a tool that works best when it’s used regularly. If you only use your garbage disposal on heavy cooking days, it’s more likely to jam up on you and leave you with a smelly kitchen sink.
So, don’t hesitate to use your garbage disposal daily for approved foods like vegetable ends and soft food matter. To keep your disposal clean, run it with some ice cubes and dish soap every few weeks. It’s really that easy-peasy lemon squeezy, as your kids say.
Signs You Need Garbage Disposal Repair
Garbage disposals really are a “you get what you pay for” device, meaning the cheaper the disposal you have, the faster it will wear out. If you have an older garbage disposal, it may start to show some warning signs that it needs attention.
If your garbage disposal is:
- Unusually loud
- Vibrating the sink
- Slow to drain after running
- Stinky or smelly, even after cleaning
Your garbage disposal most likely needs some repair before the holiday madness. Garbage disposals can be fickle, but your Barker and Sons plumber has the knowledge and the magic holiday touch to get it working again when you need it the most!
Prepare for the Holidays with Barker and Sons
No matter what’s wrong with your garbage disposal, Barker and Sons can get it fixed and running in no time. Spend the holidays with good food, loved ones, AND a clean kitchen. Because that’s really what happiness around the holidays is all about. 😉 If you suspect your garbage disposal is going to leave you high and dry, reach out to us today!
