Garbage Disposal Plumbing Stafford OR

The waste disposal unit may be among the most misused appliances in any home. Few people recognize that garbage disposals are just designed to handle light food residue that is rinsed from plates and cooking utensils before they go into the dishwashing machine. That's why so many of Midwest Plumbers plumbing service calls involve waste disposal unit repair.

Big amounts of food and debris going into disposers can overwhelm them and block the kitchen sink drain. Few things are more aggravating than a kitchen sink that will not drain, but Midwest Plumbers's plumbers are professionals at kitchen drain cleaning. We'll also repair or replace your damaged waste disposal unit and get your sink back to regular in no time.

Planning to repair your garbage disposal yourself? If your waste disposal unit hums but will not run properly, there may be a simple repair. Follow these steps:

Press the reset button located on the bottom of the disposer. If this doesn't work, switch off the power switch and shine a flashlight into the drain.
Search for a foreign object such as a coin, plastic bread tie or staple.
Eliminate the product with pliers or a comprehending tool. It is dangerous to put your hand inside a waste disposal unit.
Want to see if your disposer has a hex key jam clearing tool under the sink or taped to the disposer.
Check for a slot at the bottom of the disposer where the tool can be inserted and turned back and forth to clear the jam.
In addition to garbage disposal plumbing, check out other Midwest Plumbers kitchen plumbing services when you call. Also, take a look at our waste disposal unit cleaning tips to keep your disposer in top shape.