While your garbage disposal has a fairly straightforward job, that job is pretty taxing. It's no surprise that, of all the kitchen appliances, this one is prone to issues. A broken garbage disposal ...

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Dear Heloise: A plumber once told me the best way to clean a garbage disposal is to get a large glass of ice. Turn the water on warm, turn the garbage disposal on and slowly pour the ice into it. The ...

Don't toss these foods into the sink to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly. “As a professional plumber with years of experience dealing with the aftermath of misused garbage disposals, I can ...

So my current in-sink-erator has stopped working. Flip the switch and it makes a quiet hum, but no turning. I stuck my hand down there (when it's off, of course) and was able to turn the plate the ...

Don't toss these foods into the sink to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly. Garbage disposals are so handy for getting rid of unwanted table scraps and unused food bits when cooking. But not ...

’Tis the season for gatherings centered on good food and good company. And with all the focus on meal prep during the holidays, your garbage disposal is sure to be working overtime — making it prone ...

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DEAR HELOISE: A plumber once told me the best way to clean a garbage disposal is to get a large glass of ice. Turn the water on warm, turn the garbage disposal on and slowly pour the ice into it. The ...