You depend on your garbage disposal to work when you need it. But like most things in your home, after prolonged use or aging, your disposal could need repairs. Many homeowners don’t regularly maintenance their garbage disposal, which also leads to the need for repair. Mr. Plumber is a full-service plumbing company in San Antonio that works with garbage disposals every day. Our plumbers offer the following advice to homeowners about how to tell if your disposal requires repair:
Backing Up
Disposals are used to help reduce the amount of backup in your sink and drain. When you put food down the disposal, it will sometimes make water back up into the sink. This can usually be remedied by turning on the disposal, which slices up the food particles, allowing them to pass freely through the system. However, if your disposal is not working properly or has been clogged, turning on the disposal will not alleviate the problem. If water continues to back up into your sink even after trying to use the disposal to break up food, it’s time to call a plumber.
Grinding Metal Noise
Strange noises coming from your disposal is generally never a good sign. If you hear noises that sound like metal grinding against metal when you turn your garbage disposal on, you should contact a San Antonio plumber immediately. This sound could indicate that one of the parts within your disposal is broken or faulty. Continuing to use the disposal with a broken part could result in serious damage to the whole system, leading to costly repairs or even a full-system replacement.
Food Jams
Just like when water backs up into your system, food jams can usually be eliminated by running the disposal and breaking up the particles. However, if food is stuck or jammed in the gears of your disposal, it will cease to work. Jams can be prevented if you avoid putting large amounts of food or particularly dense foods (like seeds, kernels, or bones) down the disposal.
If you notice any of the above signs when you try to use your garbage disposal, you should contact our team of professional plumbers at Mr. Plumber. Not only do we service homes and businesses in San Antonio by offering quality plumbing repairs, we also educate our customers on proper maintenance tips and tricks. We’re proud to keep homes and businesses running smoothly and efficiently. To receive a free estimate for service on your garbage disposal, call Mr. Plumber today at 210-492-2000.
