Is Your Garbage Disposal Ready for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about turkey and football. But a broken garbage disposal can quickly put a damper on the festivities.
Most disposal problems are caused by carelessness or using the unit for things it wasn’t designed to handle.
To avoid a disposal disaster this Thanksgiving, follow these tips.
Steer Clear of Forks and Spoons
No, you don’t need to switch to chopsticks. Just make sure no forks, spoons, or knives fall into the disposal.
If the unit is running, utensils can get wrapped around the blades and cause serious damage. Broken pieces can also jam the gears and motor.
At that point, you’ll need a plumber to determine whether the disposal can be repaired or needs replacing.
Use Moderation When Disposing
A big Thanksgiving crowd means plenty of scraps heading down the disposal, but too much at once can spell trouble.
Many people also use holiday prep in their Seattle home as a chance to clean out the fridge.
Putting too much down the disposal too quickly can clog pipes and break blades. Take it slow to keep the disposal working and the pipes clear.
Watch the Expandable Foods
Keep starchy foods like potatoes, rice, and pasta out of the disposal. Water makes them expand, which eventually clogs pipes.
Worse, they swell a little more every time they get wet. If starchy foods clog your pipes, you’ll need a plumber, though it’s one of the easier disposal problems to fix in a Seattle home.
Keep Thanksgiving Running Smoothly With Gene Johnson
If your disposal jams, clogs, or stops working, don’t let it derail your holiday. Gene Johnson’s Seattle plumbers can diagnose the problem fast and get your kitchen back in action. Call us today to schedule service!
