Garbage Disposal Repair and Replacement in Mesa, AZ

Are you interested in upgrading your garbage disposal? Maybe you are purchasing a garbage disposal for the first time. Whatever your reason is for buying a new appliance, it is important that you understand what models are available, the features they offer, and that you have the disposal installed by a licensed plumber.

My Mesa Plumber Hero can help you with all these things. Our certified plumbing specialists can help you choose a garbage disposal that will deliver the horsepower you need, while staying within your budget.

Tips for Purchasing a Garbage Disposal

There are three things to consider when buying a garbage disposal: horsepower, operating mode, and durability.

Horsepower: The greater the power, the greater the ability the disposal has to grind up larger and harder items. Disposals range in horsepower from .50-1.0. The average Mesa, AZ, family can usually get by with a disposal with .75 horsepower. However, if you have a large family or anticipate heavy usage, we recommend a unit with 1.0 bands of horsepower.

Operating mode: The two main operating modes on residential disposals are continuous feed and batch feed. Most people prefer to buy disposals with the continuous feed operating mode because the disposal will run until you turn it off and it is more convenient. However, if you are interested in an energy efficient model, you may want to consider disposals equipped with the batch feed operating mode. The disposal will run for only a set amount of time before turning itself off to save power.

Durability: Most garbage disposals are made with stainless steel blades and chambers. Therefore, as long as you purchase a disposal with sufficient horsepower for your intended usage and it is properly installed, you shouldn’t have a problem with durability.

Tips for Preventing Garbage Disposal Repair

No matter how durable your garbage disposal is, if you don’t treat it right it can and will breakdown. Here are some professional tips for keeping your disposal in the best condition possible:

  • Read your instruction manual.
  • Run cold water through the appliance for 10-15 seconds after usage to make sure all food particles are properly flushed through the system.
  • Don’t make amateur repairs. If something breaks, seek out professional repair service right away.

My Mesa Plumber Hero provides high quality plumbing service in Mesa, AZ, 24/7. If you ever have questions about operating your disposal, or want to learn more about our routine maintenance services, give us a call and speak with one of our friendly associates. Our main objective is to keep your garbage disposal running for as long as possible.