How long does the average garbage disposal last?
One term you'll start hearing much as you start shopping for garbage disposals is horsepower. The greater the horsepower, the more powerful--and expensive--the unit. One-half horsepower (HP) is the minimum recommended size for most families and 3/4 horsepower is much better for the average kitchen. Why? With the extra horsepower, you'll be able to toss pieces such as potato peels that might jam up a weaker component. A working garbage disposal helps keep your sink and plumbing clean. But when problems arise with your disposal, the problems could impact the way you cook, clean up or maintain your kitchen tidy. Whenever some garbage disposal problems respond to fixes, others demand a full replacement. In this blog, we record eight indicators that you need a crap disposal service and potentially a disposal replacement. Water Leaks Over time, water may seep through some of the areas where your disposal links to the rest of your plumbing system. Frequently, at the time disposal