Categories: Garbage Disposals

Your Disposal: 5 Expert Tips for a Smooth-Running System

As a homeowner in Tulsa, OK, you rely on your garbage disposal to keep your kitchen clean and free of unwanted food scraps. However, improper use of your garbage disposal can lead to clogs, leaks, and even costly repairs. At Green Country Plumbing Tulsa, we want to help you keep your garbage disposal in top working condition.

Here are five tips from Green Country Plumbing Tulsa to keep in mind when you are using your garbage disposal.

GO SLOWLY! Only grind small amounts of food at a time. Overloading your garbage disposal can cause it to jam or break.
Never place the following 5 things in your disposal:
- Don’t go bananas and try to grind up whole banana peels! You’ll be left with a bunch of mangled mush, and that’s not very a-peeling.
- Avoid tossing in eggshells and shellfish. It might seem like they’d be easy to break down, but you’ll just end up with a scrambled mess that’ll shell-shock your disposal.
- Skip the pits – whether it’s cherry, peach or avocado, they’re all hard to swallow and can cause your disposal to choke.
- Don’t put any grease down the drain! It’ll clog up your pipes faster than you can say “I can’t believe it’s not butter!”.
- Keep coffee grounds out of your disposal too, or you’ll be brewing up a disaster that’ll leave you grounds for divorce with your plumbing.
Run the cold water while using your garbage disposal to help grind food scraps and flush them down the drain.
Regularly grind ice cubes to sharpen the blades and remove any stuck on food particles.
Schedule regular maintenance to keep your garbage disposal in top working condition.

By following these tips, you can help keep your garbage disposal running smoothly and avoid costly repairs. At Green Country Plumbing Tulsa, we’re committed to providing our customers in Tulsa, OK with top-quality plumbing services, including garbage disposal maintenance and repair. If you’re experiencing issues with your garbage disposal, or it’s been a while since your last maintenance check, give us a call today to schedule a service appointment. We’ll make sure your garbage disposal is running like new in no time.

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Meet Justin Carnahan, the mastermind behind Green Country Plumbing and a plumbing wizard with expertise in plumbing repipes, sewer repairs, leak detection, and tankless water heaters. When he's not transforming outdated plumbing systems into efficient marvels or solving mysteries hidden beneath the surface, Justin can be found coaching his kids' sports team, dating his wife, Heather, or hunting. For him, plumbing isn't just about tools and techniques – it's about serving customers, enriching employees, and supporting his family. Justin's unique blend of expertise and humor makes him a standout in the plumbing world. Whether he's cracking jokes like a stand-up comedian or blending in with nature like a chameleon, Justin's dedication to his craft and love for life shine through. So, if you're in need of a plumber who can fix your pipes with skill and a smile, Justin Carnahan is your go-to guy. He's not just a master plumber; he's a master of laughter, love, and living life to the fullest! Green Country Plumbing has been serving Sand Springs, Tulsa and nearby areas for over 25 years. Justin is dedicated to keep the brand and business to remain Sand Springs plumber of choice!

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