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Of all the appliances in your kitchen, your garbage disposal is one of the most convenient, as it’s designed to efficiently get rid of food waste. However, if your disposal needs to be repaired, you might notice one of the following signs. And remember—if any of your appliances aren’t working as they should, you can reach out to a reliable professional to get your kitchen back in working order.

Signs Your Garbage Disposal Needs Repairs

1. Slow-Draining Sink

appliancesA slow-draining disposal will back up water into your sink and have a difficult time breaking down food particles. A congested drain line may be to blame, which can be caused by food blockage. Most plumbers don’t recommend pouring toxic drain cleaners down your disposal, as these chemicals can corrode your drain system.

2. Excessive Odor

Your appliances should never smell like garbage, especially your disposal. If you notice a strong odor coming from your sink, the blades may not be chopping up the food finely enough, leading to drainage issues. Dull blades may be to blame, which could require a full replacement.

3. Grinding Noises

When it comes to kitchen appliances, metallic grinding noises are a serious red flag. This sound usually indicates that a part within your disposal has broken. If you continue to use the disposal with broken parts, you risk causing serious damage to your entire system.

In an ideal world, your garbage disposal would easily break down and drain food waste from your sink. If you’re running into issues, reach out to an appliance repair professional to diagnose and repair the problem.

 

Based in Monroe, NY, Honest & Fair Appliance Repair has been proud to provide the Hudson Valley area with highly skilled repair technicians for commercial and residential appliances. This family-owned company believes in honest work, friendly customer service, and dependable results. To learn more about their appliance repair services, call (845) 782-0460, or visit them online for essential appliance tips and tricks.

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