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Your garbage disposal can be your best friend or worst enemy. When the system is functioning properly, it makes cleaning up after meals a breeze, but if find your garbage disposal not working, you may experience bad odor, leftover residue, and grating noises as you try to use it. Finding out what the specific issue is can help you find a solution, as well as save time and potentially money if you choose to repair it yourself. At the end of the day, though, if you do not feel comfortable attempting to repair your garbage disposal problems on your own, call a trained Commercial Service technician anytime.
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Certain foods and other household items may cause clog up your garbage disposal. Our blog, How to Unclog a Drain has more in-depth information and tips that may be very helpful when it comes to unclogging your drain or garbage disposal. To unclog garbage disposals specifically, Commercial Service recommends:
* Remember to use chemicals cautiously. Some drain cleaners are way too harsh, and can actually cause more harm than good. However, there are some mild drain cleaners you can utilize if manual cleaning has not done any good. For suggestions on what chemicals should be used, speak with a Commercial Service technician.
An upside of this garbage disposal problem is that it is relatively inexpensive and easier to do – you just might get a little dirty! There are two parts to keep in mind when addressing this problem.
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Cleaning the rubber splash guard takes a bit more work, but it is worth the effort. The slime and gunk that accumulates on the underside of the splash guard is a major source of odors, and a breeding ground for bacteria. To tackle this area, you should protect yourself with rubber gloves.
While plenty of instructional articles and videos are available online, repairing your disposal can take time, money, and can even cause further damage if they are done incorrectly. If unclogging and cleaning your disposal does not seem to work, it is best to reach out to Commercial Service.
If you have additional concerns about your garbage disposal, schedule an appointment with our easy Online Scheduling or by calling 812-339-9114.
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