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If you need garbage disposal repair, hiring a reputable plumber is essential for the proper operation and life span of your disposal.

When your garbage disposal malfunctions, it can reduce your kitchen efficiency — and cause unpleasant odors. Here, we look at common disposal problems and help you decide when you need a garbage disposal replacement.

Garbage Disposal Replacement vs. Repair

Like every household appliance, your garbage disposal can encounter issues over time, and understanding what those problems are helps you know when to call for garbage disposal repair service and when to think about a garbage disposal replacement.
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The most common garbage disposal problems include:

Jamming by foreign objects
Leaks due to damage or loose connections
Unpleasant odors due to lack of cleaning and maintenance
Loud grinding noises or clunky sounds due to mechanical issues or damaged components

As soon as you notice an issue with your garbage disposal, contact your friendly Golden Rule plumber. Garbage disposal repair is generally fairly straightforward, but in some cases, your disposal may need to be replaced.

Signs you may need replacement include:
  • Frequent breakdowns that require costly repairs
  • Advanced age — disposals have a lifespan of around 10 to 15 years
  • Inefficient food grinding that doesn’t improve with repairs

A reputable, knowledgeable plumber can help you choose the right garbage disposal replacement.

Factors to consider when shopping for a new disposal include:

  • Horsepower: Choose a unit with a horsepower that matches your needs, depending on the types of food you toss in.
  • Type of feed: Continuous feed models let you toss in scraps as the unit is running, while batch feed models require you to load the unit up before you run it.
  • Material and durability: Models with stainless steel components are durable and resistant to corrosion.
  • Noise level: Some disposals are made with sound insulation technology that reduces the noise level.

Your local plumber can help you choose the right type of disposal for your needs. Once your disposal has been repaired or replaced, there are a few things you can do to help keep it operating properly and extend its operating life:

  • Grind ice cubes in your disposal to help sharpen blades and dislodge trapped food
  • Use cold water when running your disposal to help solidify grease and grind food more smoothly
  • Grind citrus peels periodically to help eliminate odors
  • Avoid throwing hard materials like bones, fruit pits, and fibrous veggies like celery into the unit, which can damage the disposal.

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When you need garbage disposal service, Golden Rule is your trusted local plumber for the job. Our licensed plumbers are prompt and professional and will get your disposal up and running again in no time.

Contact Golden Rule for trusted garbage disposal repair. We’ll quickly and safely repair your disposal — or install a new one — so it works properly for years to come.

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