What does a garbage disposal do?

Garbage disposals are installed under kitchen sinks. Food waste is pushed down the kitchen sink drain and collected in a basin. When you turn the garbage disposal on the blades will grind the food waste into small enough pieces to travel through pipes and out of the building. Garbage disposals provide a more environmentally friendly way to dispose of food waste.

How long does a typical garbage disposal last?

With proper care, a garbage disposal can last 15years. On average, a disposal will need to be replaced every 8-15 years. The more you use a disposal and harder you work it, the more often it will likely need to be replaced.

What is the best garbage disposal?

• For the money, you can't beat an Insinkerator disposal. The provide years of quiet and powerful operation. A favorite is the Evolution Compact model.
• Our certified and licensed plumbers have experience with many makes and models of garbage disposals including, but not limited to:

1. InSinkErator Badger
2. InSinkErator Evolution
3. Moen
4. Waste King
5. Whirlpool
6. KitchenAid
7. GE
8. Frigidaire

What should not be put in a garbage disposal?

• Oil
• Grease
• Any non-food items

Can you put meat in the garbage disposal?

Yes, but avoid putting bones in the disposal.

How do I fix my garbage disposal?

• It really depends on what's wrong with it. If the disposal is jammed, many have a hex shaped hole in the bottom of the shaft (on the bottom of the disposal) that will allow you to manually rotate the disposal blades to free any blockage.
• If the motor needs repairs or the unit is leaking internally you are much better off replacing the entire disposal.

What can you put in a garbage disposal to make it smell better?

Great question! This video is a short tutorial for getting rod of that odor coming from the kitchen sink.

Since 1983, the plumbers at Blue Chip have installed, repaired, and replaced thousands of garbage disposals in Cincinnati residences and businesses. Are you ready to upgrade your kitchen with the installation of a garbage disposal? Or are you in need of a garbage disposal repair or replacement? Blue Chip Plumbing has you covered.

How do I fix my garbage disposal?

• It really depends on what's wrong with it. If the disposal is jammed, many have a hex shaped hole in the bottom of the shaft (on the bottom of the disposal) that will allow you to manually rotate the disposal blades to free any blockage.
• If the motor needs repairs or the unit is leaking internally you are much better off replacing the entire disposal.