Garburator Repair, Replacement, and Installation

When your garburator, or garbage disposal, stops working, you quickly realize its convenience. To extend your garburator’s lifespan and prevent breakdowns, proper care is essential. Regular maintenance can also prevent unpleasant odours.

Here are some tips for keeping your garbage disposal in top shape:

• Avoid disposing of potato peels, eggshells, fish skins, large amounts of grease, or coffee grounds in your garburator.
• Avoid overloading the disposal with large quantities of food waste, which can strain the motor.
• Regularly freshen your garburator by grinding lemon juice and ice cubes or ice cubes and dish soap. Avoid grinding citrus with the peel still on to prevent clogs.
• Treat your disposal monthly with a mixture of vinegar and baking soda to remove buildup and harmful bacteria. Pour ½ cup of baking soda, followed by ½ cup of distilled white vinegar, down the drain with the disposal turned off. Let it sit until the foaming stops, then rinse with water and drain.
• Schedule routine professional maintenance checks to catch issues early and prevent major breakdowns.

Learn more about the factors that can impact garburator lifespan.

A smelly garbage disposal is regularly caused by a clog or blockage in the disposal or drain pipes, often due to grease and oil. When you pour grease or oil down your garburator, it cools, solidifies, and stops food waste from leaving the drain. Over time, the food can rot and cause unpleasant smells!

Most garburator blockages are in the P-trap beneath your sink. You may prefer to unclog the garburator yourself or call in the professionals to help.

While garburators can handle a great deal of waste, they can’t handle everything. Several food products aren’t suitable for disposal through this kitchen appliance.

Dispose of the following waste in your rubbish bin, instead of your garbage disposal unit:

• Coffee grounds
• Animal bones
• Fibrous vegetables and fruit, like rhubarb, corn husks, and celery
• Pasta
• Rice
• Bread
• Nuts
• Seafood shells
• Pits and seeds
• Egg shells
• Onion layers
• Grease, fat, and oil
• Potato peels
• Non-food materials