Expert Garbage Disposal Repair &
Installation Technicians in Springfield, IL
Garbage disposals make our lives easy in the kitchen – that is until your garbage disposal stops working. While it may not be an emergency, not having your garbage disposal inspected, repaired, or replaced may cause serious damage to your drains and plumbing system. Our plumbers at Rick Ray & Sons Plumbing, Inc. in the Springfield and central Illinois area have over four decades of experience when it comes to performing garbage disposal services for residential homes and commercial businesses. Don’t wait until your garbage disposal starts protruding a foul odor or clogs your drainpipes, call Rick Ray’s today and receive a free estimate on your plumbing repair or maintenance service!
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Garbage Disposal Repair
If you spend a lot of the time in your kitchen, whether it’s for making meals for your family or entertaining during special events and holidays, you have probably relied on your garbage disposal many times to get rid of excess food from plates or meals. When your garbage disposal takes a turn for the worst, you can feel the burden immediately. Not only do garbage disposals get rid of excess waste, but they also prevent your home’s drain from getting clogged and creating a horrible odor from waste sticking to the walls of your plumbing system.
Don’t wait until your drains are in serious need of repair, call Rick Ray & Sons Plumbing, Inc. in the central Illinois area for experienced and reliable garbage disposal repair services. We offer our services to both residential and commercial clients as well as free estimates on every job, big or small!
Garbage Disposal Maintenance
Garbage disposal systems are one of the most important yet most neglected appliances in residential homes. While they are low maintenance, the maintenance that they do require is necessary to keep the system from breaking much quicker than normal. At Rick Ray & Sons Plumbing, Inc. we know how to keep your garbage disposal in perfect shape like the back of our hand. Here are a few key maintenance tips to keep in mind when using and cleaning your garbage disposal:
- Always Have Water Running While the Garbage Disposal is On.
- Try Not to Use Hot Water When Running the Garbage Disposal, It Can Liquify Fats in Foods.
- Clean Your Garbage Disposal With Soap & Water or Vinegar & Baking Soda.
- Use the Reset Button if Your Garbage Disposal Won’t Turn On.
- Never Stick Your Hands in the Garbage Disposal.
- Never Put Entire Chunks of Food in the Garbage Disposal.
Things That CAN Go in Your Garbage Disposal
- Ice Cubes
- Food Scraps
- Fruits
- Liquids
- Vinegar & Baking Powder
- Soft Foods
Things That CANNOT Go in Your Garbage Disposal
- Eggshells
- Grease/Fats/Oil
- Fruit Seeds
- Fruit Pits
- Rice
- Pasta
- Beans
- Medication
- Chemicals
- Non-Food Items
Garbage Disposal Benefits
Garbage disposals are extremely beneficial to have in your home in Springfield, IL. Not only does it give an extra layer of protection to your drainage system by allowing foods to be chopped up before disposal, but it makes for an even easier kitchen cleaning experience. If your home or business’s kitchen does not have a garbage disposal, they are fairly inexpensive and provide peace of mind knowing that your plumbing system is much less likely to suffer from a food blockage. Call Rick Ray & Sons Plumbing today and get a quality garbage disposal installed in your home.
Still uncertain? Here are a few reasons why garbage disposals are necessary for your kitchen sink:
- Saves Time Cleaning
- Gets Rid of Less Trash
- Saves Time Cleaning
- Protects Your Pipes from Clogs
- Saves You Money on Pipe Repair & Maintenance
- Protects the Environment From Food Causing Greenhouse Gases
- Long-Lasting Design
- Additional Features to Clear Blockages & Clogs
