Garbage Disposal Services in Kansas City

Your plumbing system is vital to making your home run smoothly, but it can’t do that on its own. A critical counterpart to the drain and sewer system is your garbage disposal, which is responsible for properly disposing of the majority of waste that your home generates. The drain and sewer system is no slouch, working hard every day all year round to keep the rest of your home sanitary.

That means that it needs quite a bit of professional help to cope with the resulting wear and tear. Lutz Plumbing, Inc. offers a full range of drain and sewer services, including garbage disposal services, throughout Kansas City. Call Lutz Plumbing, Inc. today at 913-888-9500 to schedule garbage disposal services in Kansas City and the surrounding area.

There are a few ways in which the use of a garbage disposal in your home can benefit you. First and foremost, of course, is the convenience factor. When you are cleaning up after a big meal, you don’t want to be hunched over the trash barrel as you attempt to keep every bit of food scrap left on the plates from entering the plumbing system.

With a properly installed garbage disposal, you only need to flip a switch and grind that waste up—though, as we’ll discuss below, you cannot put anything and everything down the drain.

One important thing to remember about your garbage disposal is that it is a FOG–free zone. "FOG" is a common acronym standing for "fats, oils, and grease." While fats and grease may be liquids when hot, they will congeal within your pipes if you pour them down a drain.

Just because you have a garbage disposal installed doesn’t mean that your residential plumbing system is any better equipped to accommodate FOG. You should also avoid putting very hard materials, such as animal bones, down into your garbage disposal, as they can damage the grinding mechanism.

Also keep in mind that very fibrous materials, such as corn husks and celery stalks, can get wrapped around the moving components of the disposal, putting a lot of strain on the motor and potentially damaging the entire system.

Garbage Disposal Installations

Whether you need garbage disposal repair services or are interested in installing a new system, give Lutz Plumbing, Inc. a call or schedule a service online in Kansas City and the surrounding area. Our plumbers have provided excellent service since 1920 and can help you with all of your plumbing needs.