Kitchen Sink Problems Are Frustrating
When the disposal stops working, the whole kitchen can feel out of service. Sometimes the fix is simple. Other times the disposal is worn out, leaking, or ready to be replaced.
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Repair or Replace?
If the disposal is jammed or tripped, it may be repairable. If it is leaking from the body, badly corroded, or unreliable, replacement is usually the better choice.
Protect the Drain
A disposal is not a trash can. Even if it can grind something up, that does not mean it should go down the drain.
Common Trouble Items
Grease, pasta, rice, potato peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, bones, and fibrous vegetables are common causes of kitchen drain problems.
💡 Brian's Professional Tip
Even if your garbage disposal can grind something up, that does not mean it belongs down the drain. Grease, rice, pasta, potato peels, and coffee grounds are some of the biggest kitchen drain troublemakers.
Myth vs. Fact
❌ Myth: The disposal can handle anything if I run enough water.
✅ Fact: Some foods still build up in the drain and cause clogs, even if the disposal grinds them first.
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