How Does a Garbage Disposal Work?

How Does a Garbage Disposal Work?

Imagine being able to rinse your food clean down the drain without clogging. A good garbage disposal can do just that. It eliminates the mess of having to manually scrape off your plate.

Getting Into The Grind

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A garbage disposal is not a blender. It operates on an entirely different system in that it uses grind rings rather than blades. The grind rings work just like teeth. They chop down solid food waste into the tiniest fragments prior to being washed down the drain.

A Steady Flow of Food Waste

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A good garbage disposal works just like a human digestive system. Food turns to a liquid state after going through the grind rings for a smooth, safe travel. Once it goes into the pipes, the fragments are ready for takeoff. From there, it goes to the nearest water treatment plant for cleansing.

Where Your Disposal Resides

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Your garbage disposal is usually located directly underneath the sink. This is so that it can catch the food waste for easy grinding.

Out With The Old, In With The New

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Most garbage disposals have an average life expectancy of around ten years. If yours is anywhere over ten years old, you should think about getting a new one installed.

Signs of a Breakdown

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Of course, a disposal is just like any ordinary machine. It can malfunction at any time. So if you notice any humming without action, water leakage, or foul odors emanating from your drain, you may want to call your plumber immediately.

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