Garbage Disposals in Granbury, TX

Serving Clients Throughout Tarrant and Hood County

Garbage disposal problems? At Justice Plumbing, we’re always happy to step in when home garbage disposal units are out of order. Give us a call for pricing and availability, or keep reading below for some more information and some pictures.

It’s not uncommon for us to respond to a call about a “broken” disposer, only to discover that the unit is simply jammed or needs to be reset. And those are actually easy fixes that most homeowners are capable of performing on their own.

Contact us online or give us a call at (817) 318-7932 to schedule an appointment for our dependable garbage disposal services today!

What to Avoid Putting Down a Garbage Disposal?

Using a garbage disposal responsibly is key to maintaining its functionality and preventing plumbing issues. While these appliances are designed to handle various food scraps, there are several items you should never put down a garbage disposal to avoid clogs, damage, and unpleasant odors.  

Here are some things to avoid throwing down a garbage disposal:

• Fibrous Vegetables: Items like celery, asparagus, corn husks, and artichokes have tough fibers that can wrap around the disposal blades, causing jams.
• Starchy Foods: Foods such as pasta, rice, and potatoes can expand with water, forming a thick paste that clogs the pipes.
• Grease and Oil: Pouring grease, oil, or fat down the disposal can solidify and create stubborn blockages in your pipes over time.
• Coffee Grounds: Although they seem fine, coffee grounds can accumulate in the pipes, leading to clogs and unpleasant odors.
• Eggshells: The membrane inside eggshells can wrap around the blades, and the ground-up shells can contribute to blockages.
• Bones and Pits: Hard items like bones, fruit pits, and seeds can damage the disposal blades and are difficult to grind down.
• Non-Food Items: Avoid putting any non-food items, such as plastic, paper, metal, or glass, into the disposal as they can cause serious damage.

By keeping these items out of your garbage disposal, you can ensure it operates smoothly and efficiently, reducing the risk of plumbing issues and extending the life of the appliance.

Resetting a Garbage Disposal

If you turn on your garbage disposal and nothing happens (that is, you don’t hear any sounds at all), it is possible that the mechanism needs to be reset. Your unit should have a small button on the bottom, and resetting the system is simply a matter of pressing that button. If your kitchen sink looks anything like ours, clearing out the cabinet under the sink and locating the switch (a flashlight helps) is truly the most difficult part of the process!

Once you hit the button, the disposer should immediately start working again. If it doesn’t, then it might be jammed.