Top 10 reasons to Have a Garbage Disposal Installed
One of the big under-recognized debates of our time is whether to invest in a garbage disposal. It has been argued that garbage disposals put a strain on our water treatment systems.
But the truth is there are more reasons than not to install and use garbage disposals, and here are the top 10 reasons why garbage disposals are a good investment;
Conservation
1) Garbage disposals are actually helpful to the environment because they reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills. Aside from heavy grease and fats, many modern water treatment systems are equipped to handle dinner scraps and small amounts of other matter.
Most treatment plants have filtering systems, often called “grit treatment”, which separates out the odd bits and eventually turns them into mulch and fertilizer. In fact, some water treatment facilities are actually looking for more solids, and actively capture methane because it aids in the conversion of waste into energy.
2) So long as the user is mindful of water usage, garbage disposals are not a strain on water resources. A good idea is to store a container of water in the refrigerator for drinking water and to discourage running the kitchen faucet excessively. Also, wash only full loads of laundry and use liquid rather than powdered detergent. Also, a water meter can be installed in your home to measure the amount of water that is being used in the home and to make water is not wasted.
Cleanliness
3) If the garbage disposal instructions are adhered to, there are rarely problems with disposals. 99.99% of garbage disposal issues are caused by not following the instructions of proper garbage disposal use laid out in the user’s manual. There is a reason that coffee grounds, eggshells and glass are not to be put down the disposal.
4) If you are installing a garbage disposal for the first time, you might consider placing the disposal someplace other than the kitchen sink to discourage abuse.
5) Having a garbage disposal will encourage you to maintain and clean your septic tank occasionally which will add years to your plumbing system.
6) It is much more sanitary and comfortable to have a home with a garbage disposal than a home without one. It beats having rotten smelly food in your home which is unpleasant to be around and attracts unwanted pests.
Convenience
7) It is convenient and beats having to haul heavy leaking bags of food scraps out to the garbage can.
8) You can use the sludge the disposal produces to fertilize your garden, saving money.
9) It’s entertaining to throw scraps down the disposal and see them get pulverized.
10) A garbage disposal is a cutting-edge appliance and a status symbol.
Smelling a stink in the sink of your Nashville area home? That means you need a garbage disposal. Call Green Hills Plumbing at (615) 866-1917, and have an expert install one today!