When your garbage disposal system is working smoothly, cleaning up after meals is easy. However when things go wrong, it can put a serious damper on your post dinner kitchen clean-up routine. Professional plumbing assistance is readily available, but here are some quick DIY solutions that you can try yourself before calling for professional plumbing help.
- Clearing The Clog: The main reason that a garbage disposal can’t grind anymore is something might be stuck inside it. Try to remove any blockage that might be causing hindrance. This work if there is any clogging. For safety reasons, don’t ever try to stick your hand down into the disposer. Instead, look underneath your sink, unplug it, then try to reach inside the disposer to remove the clog from sink side. If the problem continues, you may need professional help.
- Odor Removal: Over time, garbage disposals can emit a foul smell. Try to get rid of the nasty odor by pouring a liquid soap solution down the drain along with some cold water and let the disposal run for a couple of minutes in order to eliminate the cause of the smell due to accumulation of bacteria and other micro-organisms. You can also try odor repellent products or a drain cleaning product.
- Leakage Repair: If your garbage disposal system seems to be leaking, then make sure that all the nuts, bolts and connections are properly secured. Always unplug the unit from under the sink to prevent possible shock. If it’s a minor leakage, you can use plumber putty or caulk to seal those areas. However if there is any leakage, a broken hose, or any other part, you may need to buy the spare part in order to stop the leakage.
Hiring professional plumbing experts to handle your garbage disposal problems may be your best option, because they are trained and experienced to handle various tricky jobs such as replacing a disposer or fixing leaks, etc that you can’t do.Dallas Plumbing & Air Conditioning is a a trusted and reliable name for plumbing and air conditioning solutions since 1903. All our technicians are trained, experienced, drug-tested and background-checked. To hire a plumbing expert, give us a call at (214) 340-6300 or contact us.
