A common problem is a humming sound when a garbage disposal is clogged or jammed by an object. The disposal is still receiving power. Still, unfortunately, it is unable to grind food. You can try to fix it but make sure you have turned the unit off first. Just call R&R Plumbing to fix this problem and any other issues you have with your garbage disposal.
Yes. We recommend that you run the water the entire time that you have the disposal turned on. This will lubricate the disposal, help it grind your food, and flush it down the drain. This will eliminate the food from getting stuck and rotting in the disposal.
There is likely food waste rotting inside the garbage disposal. To eliminate these odors, run cold water into the unit and turn it on. Allow it to thoroughly flush the items from the chamber. Next, clean your disposal to eliminate all bacteria.
This is an excellent question that more homeowners should be asking. A common misconception is that anything and everything can go down a garbage disposal. In reality, several items should never be put down in a garbage disposal. This includes the scraps of many popular foods. NEVER PUT THESE ITEMS IN A GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Cooking oil/grease Stringy fruits and veggies Pasta Rice Beans Coffee grounds Eggshells
It is impossible to answer this question without analyzing your situation. Each home will need a size to fit the following factors: How many people live in your home? How often will you be using the disposal? What kind of food do you currently prepare, and how much waste does it create? The most common sizes are: 1/3 horsepower 1/2 horsepower 3/4 horsepower 1 horsepower 2+ horsepower The more people that live [...]
