Give Your Garbage Disposal a Break
Your kitchen might be the busiest room in your house this holiday. You clean the oven and refrigerator, but have you thought about your garbage disposal?
When garbage disposals start to breakdown and leak, the damage is often significant. Inspect the disposal frequently for leaks. In many cases, you may not discover a leak until a cabinet is saturated and ruined.
The life expectancy of a garbage disposal is seven to 10 years depending on usage. If your garbage disposal has inexplainable clogs, abnormal noises, persistent odors, or starts to run poorly, it may be time to replace it. Garbage disposals can cost $150 – $950 or more depending on the brand and horsepower.
To preserve the machine’s life, know what not to feed the disposal. Some of these items include:
- grease or fats
- potato peelings
- seafood
- eggshells
- rice
- pasta
- corn husks
- paint
- coffee grounds
- pits and seeds
Always remember to run cold water while using the garbage disposal. Treat your disposal well and you will help extend its life.
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