Why Should I Install a Garbage Disposal?
The challenges of owning a home are many. Oftentimes it can be tricky to decide what’s worth fixing, or which features add the most value to your home. Garbage disposal units are often overlooked when making repairs or updates, which is unfortunate considering the fact that a new garbage disposal is one of the most effective ways to improve the value of your home.
Your garbage disposal is an integral part of your home. The function of the disposal is, in essence, to pulverize waste material. The waste is then washed away into either the septic system or the sewer system. While this may seem simple enough, there are many problems that can arise from a faulty or non-functioning garbage disposal. Waste that has not been properly disposed of will sit and rot. This is one of the most common complaints we receive; that a garbage disposal has stopped working and smells terrible due to the built-up waste. This is a fairly minor problem in itself, especially given that a smelly sink will quickly become apparent as will a garbage disposal that has completely stopped working. If, however, your garbage disposal is not failing outright but is simply not running as well as expected, it is easy to overlook. This is where you can run into more expensive repairs. Waste products must be completely broken down in order to be properly flushed out. If your disposal is not working correctly, this waste could instead be building up in your sink or worse, your septic tank. Septic tank repairs are notoriously expensive and unpleasant. The cost of a new garbage disposal is nothing compared to the potential expenses that can arise from old disposal systems.
While there are many factors to consider, the most important feature when purchasing a new garbage disposal is horsepower. Many companies are now marketing low power disposal systems as being more ‘eco-friendly’. While it’s true that these systems may require less power, they are also more prone to clogging and overheating.
Although it may be tempting to skip on the ‘unseen’ features of your home, a new garbage disposal system is invaluable and, based on our experience, should be a priority for any homeowner.
It is your time to benefit from the advantages of a garbage disposal! Call Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer today at (626) 962-0885 for efficient installation services in the West Covina area.