Do You Need to Empty Garbage Disposals?

With summer block parties and BBQs at an all-time high, you’re going to be using your garbage disposal a lot! It might seem like there is an endless pit consuming the food you grind down, but sadly this is not the case. Just like most appliances in your kitchen, your garbage disposal can only take so much use. 

Your sink disposal has a limit — even without a set capacity — and once it reaches that limit it will begin to become less powerful while grinding food waste. The blades will wear and dull, but to prevent clogs and damage do not put fibrous or hard-to-grind items like:

• Banana peels

• Corn husks

• Bones

• Coffee grounds 

• Potato peels

• And more

  If you never empty the garbage disposal, it can begin to clog and cause other problems which puts a damper on your summer fun. However, do not fret because Abel Plumbing is here to help! We offer drain cleaning services in the Buffalo area, so if you need a backed-up drain or are seeking preventative drain maintenance our plumbers have the experience and the instruments to meet your drain cleaning needs!

Reach out to us here or give us a call at (763)-682-4105.