Garbage Disposal Repair in Lapel, IN
Garbage disposals shred food waste, making them a helpful kitchen appliance for homeowners in Lapel and throughout central Indiana. While they’re reliable, sometimes garbage disposals develop problems that keep them from operating like they should. Sometimes, they simply stop working.
The plumbing team at Nardco Heating and Air Conditioning is here to help when your disposer just isn’t disposing. They know how to troubleshoot and repair the problems that keep your Lapel-area home’s garbage disposal from working correctly.
Common Garbage Disposal Problems
Issues with home garbage disposals usually involve one of these five things:
- Electricity: If the garbage disposal doesn't turn on, the problem may be an electrical issue, such as a faulty switch or a motor.
- Jams: Garbage disposals can jam when objects such as bones or fruit pits become lodged in the grinding chamber.
- Clogs: Pieces of food, grease, or other materials that get trapped in the disposal or drainpipe can cause water to back up into the sink.
- Noises: Sounds such as grinding, rattling, or banging are often due to loose components, damaged blades, or trapped foreign objects.
- Leaks: Sounds such as grinding, rattling, or banging are often due to loose components, damaged blades, or trapped foreign objects.
Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting and Repair Tips
Many times, the simple steps we’ll describe here will take care of your problem. But if they don’t solve the problem, call the pros at Nardco Heating and Air Conditioning.
- Press Reset: Find the reset button on the bottom of the unit. Pressing this button can often reset the motor and resolve minor issues
- Manually Unjam: Turn off the power and insert the hex wrench into the bottom of the disposal and turn it back and forth to free any trapped objects.
- Clear Clogs: If the disposal is clogged, don’t use hardware-store chemical drain cleaners that can damage the disposal. Instead, turn off the power, use pliers or tongs to remove any visible debris, and then run cold water to help clear the pipes.
- Quiet Noises: Turn off the power, inspect the disposal. Again, use pliers or tongs to remove any visible debris, and then run cold water to help clear the pipes.
- Fix Leaks: If you notice a leak, tighten loose connections and replace damaged parts as needed.
- Check Power: If the garbage disposal fails to turn on, check the power source. Ensure that the unit is plugged in securely, and check the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Garbage Disposal Advice from Nardco
At Nardco Heating and Air Conditioning, we’re happy to provide money-saving tips so you can get the most from your Lapel home’s garbage disposal and reduce the chances you’ll need repairs:
- Run Cold Water: Always run cold water when using the garbage disposal because it helps solidify grease and oils, so they don’t stick to the disposal blades or build up in the drainpipes.
- Avoid Certain Materials: Don’t dispose of materials such as bones, fruit pits, potato peels, and coffee grounds. These items can jam the disposal, damage the blades, and contribute to clogs.
- Clean Regularly: Periodically clean the disposal by grinding ice cubes and citrus peels to help keep the blades sharp and remove any residue or odors from the grinding chamber.
- Use Frequently: Running the garbage disposal regularly helps prevent rust and corrosion. Disposals that are rarely used may develop unpleasant odors.
Schedule Your Garbage Disposal Repair Today
If your garbage disposal isn’t performing properly, contact Nardco Heating and Air Conditioning today. Our team of experienced plumbers will identify the cause and get your disposal working again soon.
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