Garbage Disposals ROCHESTER, MN
Hawk Services Garbage Disposals in Rochester, MN and beyond
Skilled technicians backed by years of experience with garbage disposal units and other plumbing and HVAC services in Rochester, MN: call +1-507-226-9950 for fast help and friendly advice.
There’s no doubt that garbage disposals are by far the ugly duckling of kitchen appliances. Garbage disposals in sinks can’t be easily noticed and they are often ignored allies of family health. By grinding up kitchen bio-waste under running water, they eliminate the need for fly-attracting bins that are often smelly too.
Working with a wide range of brands and models, Hawk Services provides full garbage disposal repair services in Rochester, MN, and surrounding areas, together with other plumbing and HVAC assistance to families and businesses. Always ready to discuss garbage disposal needs and preferences, call for a free quote any time.
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Personalized advice on the best garbage disposal unit
When considering garbage disposal replacement, size is very important. For one or two people, a ½ HP model is adequate, while three to six people need a ¾ HP motor. Larger groups of up to ten people should opt for a 1 HP model.
Hawk Services works closely with its customers, making sure that utilitarian appliances (like garbage disposals, water softeners and sump pumps) are sized to specific family needs.
Avoiding clogged drains and unpleasant odors from garbage disposal units
Once food scraps vanish down the drain, they must be drawn away into the sewage system. So here are some tips on keeping garbage disposals clean and fresh.
Use a strong flow of cold water when grinding food wastes, solidifying oils and greases so they can be chopped up. Add hard materials like small bones, eggshells and fruit pips, as these rough particles scour the grinding chamber, making sure no greasy lumps cling to its inner walls. Chop large items into smaller pieces and add them little by little, to avoid overloading the motor.
Run the garbage disposal unit regularly, to prevent rust and greasy build-ups, and add a little dish soap after washing up, for quick-cleaning freshness.
Avoiding garbage disposal breakdowns
It’s easy to remember what goes down the garbage disposal chute – only biodegradable food scraps. Never drop any of the following items into a garbage disposal unit:
- cigarette butts and other inflammable materials;
- paper, plastic, glass, or metal, which can lead to garbage disposal leaking;
- fibrous wastes like corn husks, as their tangled fibers can jam machinery and block drains;
- stuffing large chunks (particularly starchy potato peels, coffee grounds and expandable foods like pasta and rice) down the chute can lock blades and clog pipes;
- large bones (spareribs, joints etc.) are too big and hard for most domestic units;
- never use harsh chemicals like drain cleaners or bleach, which can damage blades and pipes; instead, use a natural sanitizer like borax that eliminates smelly mould and mildew.
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