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Posted by Art on May 5, 2008, 7:26 pm
My understanding regarding the requirement for a garbage disposal what just
that; to dispose of garbage. It was added to the building code in many
municipalities to avoid garbage going into outdoor refuse. Mainly for
improved sanitary conditions and to avoid attracting rodents and the
inherent problems that involves.
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>> Hello everyone,
>> I have a garbage disposal that became stuck. I was able to break it
>> free from the bottom using the supplied wrench but it doesn't turn as
>> smoothly as it should. When I turn the disposal on it makes a lot of
>> noise, runs for about 5 seconds and then the breaker trips.
>> This garbage disposal is in my vacation home in the desert and does
>> not get a lot of usage.
>> Though not completely sure I believe the unit is about 5 years old.
>> Any helpful advice/suggestions are appreciated.
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> Garbage disposals are cheap. Replace it. Unless you enjoy repairing stuff,
> you'll waste more time looking at it than it's worth.
>
> For the best bang for the buck, replace it with a standard drain. Most
> people don't get much use from a disposal.
> --
> Steve B.
> New Life Home Improvement
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