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- By James Wisler
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Those of us who have a garbage disposal unit rely on it. Even when we travel, we’re lost if our Airbnb doesn’t have one. But still, the mysteries behind these units escape a lot of us. Sometimes they simply quit working. That may lead you to believe they’re bad for your plumbing or septic system, but are they?The truth is that garbage disposal units are fine, as long as you understand a few things.
How To Use Your Garbage Disposal Unit
First, you need to know how you can use your unit. Some people think that just because they have one, they can use it for everything— Even clearing out the fridge. However, that’s not what garbage disposal units do.Especially in residential settings, units should be used to collect the occasional scraps lurking in the bottom of the sink after peeling a vegetable or rinsing a dinner plate— Nothing major.When To Use Your Garbage Disposal Unit
You also need to know how often you should use your unit. If you’re not disposing of scraps in the trash or the occasional backyard toss and instead using your unit for anything and everything, you could create a blockage in the plumbing system behind it. In many cases, the garbage disposal unit could be fine.However, the pipe behind it may not be large enough to pass a large volume of food. If you’re not sure whether your unit is powerful enough, here’s what you need to know.Types of Units
There are generally three sizes of residential garbage disposal units.- Half-horsepower
- Three-quarter horsepower
- One-horsepower.