Many of plumbing service calls involve cheap garbage disposal problems. They may be one of the most misused appliances in any home. Few people realize that garbage disposal are only designed to handle light food residue that is rinsed from plates and cooking utensils before they go into the dishwasher.Large quantities of food and debris going into disposal can overwhelm them and clog the kitchen sink drain. Few things are more frustrating than a kitchen sink that won't drain but we will repair or replace broken disposal and get your sink back to normal in no time.
Problem: Garbage disposal hums but won't operate properly!
Solution: Press the reset button located on the bottom of the disposal. If this doesn't work, turn off the power switch un-plug the power cord and shine a light into the drain. Look for a foreign object such as a coin, plastic bread tie or staple. Remove the item with pliers or a grasping tool. It is dangerous to put your hand inside a disposal. Your disposal may have a hex key jam clearing tool. Look for it under the sink or taped to the disposal. Check for a slot at the bottom of the disposal where the tool can be inserted and turned back and forth to clear the jam. We offer a full range of plumbing services. Whether it is a small job or large, our technicians are fully trained and available. We offer free estimates on all replacements or installations.www.acplumbingconstructioninc.com |