I believe it is all too easy to take some appliances for granted, and your garbage disposal is one of them. Unfortunately, most households aren't aware of the dos and don'ts associated with garbage disposals. They believe that they will grind up anything that goes down them, which might be true to some extent, but in the end, your disposal will provide decreasing returns. Most plumbing specialists estimate that your waste disposal life expectancy is between 8 and 12 years. If you take good care of it, you may expect it to last at least 15 years. Murrieta Plumbing is your garbage disposal installation service in Sun City, CA.

Know What NOT To Put Down Your Garbage Disposal

Never, ever throw bones down the garbage disposal. Putting bones of any kind down at your disposal is never a good idea because the impellers will need to grind the bones, putting the appliance under a lot of stress. In some cases, the bones will simply spin around in the disposal and never get trapped in the impellers. Additionally, you should not throw celery, asparagus, and other fibrous items, like corn husks, down the disposal.

Coffee Grounds Work Well In Your Garden But Not In Your Drain

Coffee grounds may also clog your drain and disposal system. Instead, put your coffee grounds in your garden or around your shrubs; they make for an excellent fertilizer and mulch. The membrane of eggshells is also known to adhere to the walls of your garbage disposal.   

Additionally, never dump fruit pits or seeds in the disposal for obvious reasons.  Furthermore, you should never pour down grease or oils of any kind down the drain. Finally, avoid pasta, rice, and starchy food from entering your drain. Unfortunately, starches expand and clog up the p-trap.