Learning About Garbage Disposals at Home
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in any home. And because most of an individual's time is spent there, it’s also one of the rooms that need the most cleaning.
Doing the dishes can be a time-consuming chore but adding a garbage disposal to your sink can make the job go quicker. The following guide can help you decide on the best disposal for your needs.
Disposal Noise Level
Garbage disposals are made to grind up small bits of food and send them down the sink to your sewer system. But because they’re made with blades to grind the debris, they tend to be a louder appliance. The noise level of garbage disposals, though, can vary widely.
A general rule of thumb is: the bigger and better the disposal, the quieter it will be. It’s always worth the extra money to buy a higher-end garbage disposal. Not only will this disposal most likely do a better job keeping your sink lines clean and clog-free, they usually do it quietly, making the chore more bearable.
Disposal Motor Size
Garbage disposals come in a variety of different sizes, shapes, and prices. But one of the most important considerations when purchasing a garbage disposal is the size of the motor.Typically, like most appliances, the larger the motor size, the more powerful the garbage disposal. And power is important for an appliance that’s meant to chop and shred food scraps into a smaller size. Because of this, it’s important to look at the motor size of the disposals you're considering.
Because the disposal is an appliance that’s only used when needed, there really isn’t any downside to getting the disposal with the largest motor that will fit your space and needs. The larger motor will just help you finish the chore that much quicker so you can get on with other things in your life.
Disposal Warranties
Obviously most homeowners hope that their appliances, including garbage disposals, never break down and last a lifetime. But accidents can happen. Perhaps you dropped something down the sink without realizing it, like fish gravel, and it breaks your disposal.
Because accidents can’t always be avoided, it's important to pick a garbage disposal with a good warranty. An appliance warranty can help you have peace of mind, especially if you’re purchasing a higher-end disposal.
That way if your garbage disposal does break for whatever reason, the warranty can help get your unit repaired, or possibly even replaced with little or no cost to you, the homeowner.
So don’t neglect the warranty when shopping for a garbage disposal. You’ll never know when an accident will strike and you’ll need to rely on one.
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