A garburator in Nanoose Bay, BC, is a very helpful tool that can protect your plumbing system and make your life more convenient. Your garbage disposal requires periodic maintenance and professional attention now and again. There are also ways you can protect the integrity and reliability of this equipment so that our plumbers here at Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter doesn’t need to perform frequent repairs or equipment replacement. But when the time comes for garbage disposal repairs or replacement, we’re ready to help.
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Certain materials can safely go down your drain when you have a garbage disposal. This includes small scraps of soft food that will easily break apart. Small amounts of grains are acceptable, but not large amounts. You always want to make sure that you’re running cold water when items are going down your garbage disposal. Also, turn the unit on before putting anything into the drain.
Avoid putting very fibrous or hard materials into your disposal. This includes bones, celery, asparagus, and corn husks. You should also keep very starchy foods like rice out of your disposal. They can absorb water and lead to obstructions in your plumbing system. Grease, fats, and oils should go into your garbage can and not down your drain. They can result in a sticky and thick coating in your drains that can lead to debris accumulation and clogs.
There are signs to watch out for that indicate issues with your garburator.
Blades not moving
Unit doesn’t turn on
Loud sounds during operation
Drain backing up
It’s important you call our team when you notice any problems with your disposal. Ignoring issues can lead to major plumbing issues such as leaks, permanent equipment damage, and pipe damage if large clogs are present. We recommend an annual inspection and maintenance from our team. This allows us to spot issues early on before they cause problems. Routine maintenance can often prevent the need for emergency repairs in the future.
Nanoose Bay’s Garbage Disposal Services
Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter can inspect, maintain, and repair the garburator in your Nanoose Bay home. We have extensive experience with this type of equipment in addition to the rest of your plumbing system. We are a Best Business of 2025 on the Three Best Rated website. Our dedication to the community that we serve shows in our participation in the Hub City Soap Box Derby. We’re also proud to be a sponsor of the Ecole Ballenas Secondary program.
Reach out to our team at Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter today for garburator service in Nanoose Bay. We’re also available for assistance with water heaters, drain cleaning, plumbing repair, and more.