Did You Know Garbage Disposals Are Environmentally Friendly?

Landfills are filling up every day. When you throw away food, it doesn’t just magically disappear or decompose. If you throw it away with your everyday trash, it is put in the back of the trash truck and taken to the landfill. Landfills contribute to the greenhouse effect. The less we rely on landfills, the cleaner the air is to breathe and the less likely it is that toxins will penetrate the earth.

Garbage Disposals Are Inexpensive Kitchen Appliances

Older homes with kitchens that have not been updated to 21^st century standards may lack garbage disposals. Installing this appliance is quite straightforward and easy to do. A licensed, professional plumber like those at Rooter Hero Plumbing can install a disposal in as little as an hour or two. Are you afraid of the cost? Garbage disposals are not a luxury item that is out of reach for the majority of the customers we serve. Today’s disposals are budget-friendly. High performing disposals can be bought for as little as $100 and installed at a flat rate.

Types of Garbage Disposals

When you begin shopping for a disposal, you’ll notice right away that there are many brands to choose from. While some brands may have better reputations than others, what you really need to pay attention to is the horsepower. Low-end models will have a horsepower of 1/3. If it’s just you in the household and you will use the disposal infrequently, this may be sufficient horsepower. For households that do a lot of cooking and have a lot of people to cook for, it’s better to get a higher performing model with a horsepower of at least ½. To achieve maximum performance, a disposal with a horsepower of ¾ or greater is best.

Continuous-Feed vs. Batch-Feed

Disposals are available as continuous-feed models or batch-feed. Continuous-feed disposals will run until the power is turned off. Batch-feed disposals run for a set amount of time before turning themselves off. Which is the best one for you? Most homes opt for continuous-feed disposals, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right choice for you. Some people, especially those with young children, prefer the batch-feed disposal because it requires a special stopper to be put in place before it can be used. For more information about the benefits of garbage disposals and how to buying tips for this appliance, call your local Rooter Hero Plumbing technician.