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Garbage Disposal Clogged?
The Most Common Problems and How to Fix them

A garbage disposal is a wonderful addition to your kitchen appliances, and when it suddenly stops working, you want it fixed fast. A clogged garbage disposal usually has one of several common problems. In this post, we will look at some of the typical issues of clogged garbage disposals, and how you can deal with them most effectively.

Jammed Garbage Disposal

Probably the most common issue with a clogged garbage disposal is having a foreign object jamming the works. This happens easily and frequently; the spoon that you’re scraping the plate with slips down the chute or the bone from the roast has gotten stuck. If it turns on, but just makes a humming noise, it’s likely that there is something blocking the blades. The solution is simple. First, turn off the garbage disposal at the breaker box (very important!). Then, put on some work gloves (not dishwashing gloves), and dislodge the object causing the problem. If you cannot get it unstuck and you still have a clogged garbage disposal, you will need to call a repairman. The experts at Dave’s Appliance can deal with the situation quickly and easily.

Slow Draining Garbage Disposal

When working properly, the garbage disposal should grind up the. food very slowly and the water you run should not start to pool around the drain. The whole procedure should only take a few seconds. If it is taking a long time, or the water starts to accumulate and is slow to drain, this usually indicates a problem with the blades. They are almost certainly too dull to deal with the food quickly and efficiently. The other possibility would be an obstruction lower in the pipe. If this is how your clogged garbage disposal is behaving, you should contact Dave’s Appliance to have one of our repairmen come out. Whether it is sharpening the blades or finding and dealing with a clog further down the pipe, Dave’s Appliance can get your garbage disposal working again.

Foul Smelling Garbage Disposal

Your garbage disposal can give off unpleasant odors because of the wide variety of food stuff that it grinds up. There are some very easy ways to deal with this issue.
One of the best ways is to put some lemon or lime wedges and ice in your garbage disposal and running the cold water for 30 seconds. Another way is to put baking soda and vinegar down your disposal. These tricks should freshen up your garbage disposal. If they don’t work, it might be a good idea to call a repairman. The professionals at Dave’s Appliance can disassemble the whole unit and clean it thoroughly.

Garbage disposals are a real asset in your kitchen, so when you have a clogged garbage disposal, you want it fixed fast. With a little bit of knowledge, you should be able to deal with some basic problems yourself. And with the help of the team at Dave’s Appliance, you can be confident that any bigger issues will be dealt with right.

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