There are millions of homes around the United States that depend on a garbage disposal system to help provide a convenient way to eliminate food waste. Plumbing contractors receive hundreds of calls every single day for blockages that occur in kitchen drains when food scraps that are put through the garbage disposer get caught in the plumbing pipes. The vast majority of these service calls can be eliminated should proper operating instructions for these handy systems be provided when the system is installed.

Service Plus Plumbing is one of the very few plumbing contracting companies that offers complete instructions on the use of a garbage disposal system when they install them. Being committed to the specific needs of their customers is the purpose for ensuring that these instructions are understood before they complete any garbage disposal system installation. The added 5 minutes that it takes to relay these facts can save the customer hundreds of dollars and prevent the likelihood that damage to their property or injuries to others is encountered.

Some of the food items that should never be put through a garbage disposal system include the peelings and seeks of pumpkins or other types of squash products. These products can cause a thick pulp to be created during the grinding process that can cause blockages in the plumbing system. Potatoes and other highly starchy foods have similar results. Smaller chicken and turkey bones are good to put through a garbage disposal system as they help to clean and sharpen the blades within the unit.

For more helpful tips on the Do’s and Don’ts of garbage disposal systems, contact the team of Service Plus Plumbing. They are always happy to help you get the most out of your garbage disposer and other plumbing features.