Tuesday 5 January 2016

How To Repair A Clogged Sink

Before you start reparing, learn about garbage disposal device. A garbage disposal is a waste disposal device, which is installed under a kitchen sink. The waste food material is shred into it, which is then passed through home plumbing system.

Garbage disposal is a machine, which can break down after a certain time. Some problems are repairable, while some are not. And in case you cannot repair the device then you must seek professionals help for garbage disposal repair service.

Following is an illustrated guide that will help you fix the problem-

Break down of garbage disposal - If your garbage disposal is not working at all (not making any sound), then there is likely some power problem. In such cases, you should press the reset button on the underside of the disposal. This will get the device running again. If this does not work either, then you must call the professionals to fix the problem.

Clogged device- If the device is working but it is not effectively grinding the waste food material, then this results in a clogging problem.

Some waste material might have stuck between the impeller blade and the drain hole. In such cases, you should call a professional plumber to get it fixed. They will remove the device, take out all the waste material from the blades, and restore the device to working condition.

Note- Make sure to unplug the disposal and avoid running it till the time a professional repairs it, as it can ruin the motor. 

Another clogging problem that may occur is water accumulation in the sink. This problem isn’t actually with the disposal but due to a problem within the drain line. For this purpose, you must call a professional.

Poor grinding of disposal- This is a common problem. Often people shred the waste material into the device in the form of big chunks, which makes the grinding process difficult. To avoid such a situation, you need to first, cut big pieces into small chunks before throwing into the disposal. After this, you need to keep the water running until the drain is cleared. This will help remove the waste material accumulated around the blades.

Leaking problem- If the disposal is leaking, then you must get help from plumbing professionals. They will tighten the connection or replace the drain gasket.

So, if you have tried your hands at repairing garbage disposal, but it still is not working properly or smells bad, then get professionals to fix this problem for you. There are experts for the job who can easily resolve such problems for you.

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