4 Reasons Your Garbage Disposal Is Clogged

If you have a garbage disposal, chances are high that you use it pretty liberally. However, if you use it too often for the wrong items, you might end up with a major drain clog. And that’s simply not worth it.

Here are a few reasons your drains may keep on clogging up, even though you think you are using your garbage disposal properly.

You Put The Wrong Foods Into The disposal

Hopefully, you’re not putting food wrappers and meat bones in the disposal.

  • Seeds, popcorn kernels, and other small hard food scraps may slide down into the drains with ease, but once inside they can start to clog them up.
  • But also, you should avoid pasta and rice, which expand in the pipes.
  • And fibrous foods like celery and asparagus could potentially wrap around the impeller and stop the garbage disposal motor.

You Put Too Much In The Disposal At Once

Okay, so you feel pretty confident that you are only putting disposal-approved foods down the drains. But could you be putting too much in at once?

  • Mounds of mashed potatoes and peas will stop up the disposal, so go for spoonfuls at a time.
  • Wait for the disposal to clear, and then add more.

You Dump Fats, Grease, and Oil In The Drains

Cooking grease can actually solidify as it moves through the drain. It’s a common reason for a drain clog or major sewer line clogs that can be a hassle to fix. Dump these in the trash instead.

You Are Using Chemical Drain Cleaners

Chemical drain cleaners are toxic, first of all. Secondly, they’re bad for your pipes, and they probably only move the clog further down the drain so it clogs again later on. Use professional hydro jetting and your drains are clean and clear for longer.

Call Ace Pelizon Plumbing for drain and sewer services in San Dimas, CA. World class service is just around the corner!

SAME-DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE!
By submitting this form, I agree to receive texts and emails from Ace Pelizon Plumbing. Opt-out anytime by replying "STOP" or clicking "unsubscribe". Standard rates apply. See our Privacy Policy for more information.
Recent Homeowner's Tips
Categories: Drain Cleaning
A Simple Guide to Sump Pump Maintenance, and How to Keep Yours Operating Efficiently January 24, 2024Hello to all of you homeowners out there…how often do you think about your sump pump? Specifically, how often do you think about sump pump maintenance? Chances are it’s not… Read more »
The Best Tools For Drain CleaningJanuary 8, 2024The sewer system: it’s not something that brings up a pleasant image in your head. You hope to avoid dealing with problems with the sewer line for as long as… Read more »
How Chemical Drain Cleaners Harm Your DrainsDecember 5, 2023If you’re looking for a way to clear your drains of buildup and keep clogs at bay, professional drain cleaning is the way to go. We know that there are store-bought liquids… Read more »
Service Area Map
Calls Answered 24/7 626-412-0601 Emergency Services Available
Service You Can Count On!
Schedule Service Online Schedule Appointment Professional Plumbing Service
© 2024 Ace Pelizon Plumbing.Content, including images, displayed on this website is protected by copyright laws. Downloading, republication, retransmission or reproduction of content on this website is strictly prohibited.