[size=+1]Garbag[/size][size=+1]e Disposals[/size]
[size=+1] W[/size]hat can I put down my garbage disposal? You can put just about any non fibrous food down your disposal with adequate water such as meat, bones up to 1/2 inch in diameter, eggs, egg shells , coffee grounds, apples, orange rinds potato peelings.In fact to freshen your disposal if it gets a sour smell drop a whole lemon in and grind it up it
[size=+1] What can't I put in my garbage disposal?[/size]
[size=+1] [/size]DON'T put anything fibrous such as asparagus, artichokes, celery,
[size=+1] Will a garbage disposal clog my pipes?[/size]
NO. A garbage disposal used properly will not clog your pipes. If the drain lines have not been cleaned it is a good idea to have them cleaned before installing a disposer for the first time.
[size=+1] What size disposal should I buy?[/size]
Generally garbage disposals come in 1/2 ,3/4 and 1 Horse power models. We recommend 1/2 horse for light use , 3/4 horse for normal home use and 1 hp for heavy home use or light commercial Please call for commercial applications.
[size=+1] Do I have to run water when I use the disposal?[/size]
[size=+1] [/size]YES. You must run a good flow of water when grinding food in the disposer until the grinding has stopped.This will ensure the food particles are on their way to the sewage plant.
[size=+1] When I use my dishwasher water backs up into the disposal[/size]
This is generally caused when food is left in the disposal and not ground and flushed prior to the operation of the dishwasher .It is recommended that you check the disposal for food before running the dishwasher by turning the disposer on with water until clear.
[size=+1] My disposal just quit working[/size]
Sometimes a disposer will just stop working . Nothing will happen when you turn on the disposer switch. No humming nothing,. Before calling for service check to see if the disposer plug is plugged in then press the reset button at the bottom of the disposal if this doesn't work call for service.