Garbage Disposals

A garbage disposal is an electrically-powered waste disposal unit, installed under a kitchen sink between the sink's drain and the trap which shreds food waste into pieces small enough to pass through plumbing.

Invest in a unit that delivers at minimum 1/2 horsepower; one of lesser power can get stuck easily and will likely need replacing after only a few years. Most garbage disposals fit the standard drain outlet. They are either hard-wired or plugged into a 120-volt box or receptacle. The most common disposals are switch-activated, but there are 'batch-feed' models that start when you insert and turn a special drain plug. Safety codes may determine the distance a switch must be located from the sink; the farther away, the safer. A disposal will never be whisper-quiet, and, under certain sinks, such as stainless steel, they can be quite noisy if not generously insulated.



Henrik Plumbing offers the following services for the garbage disposals:

- Garbage disposal new installation,
- Existing garbage disposal replacement,