No Bones About It, Don’t Put These In Your Disposal

What Not to Put in a Garbage Disposal

Some foods don’t grind up easily, so avoid putting the following items in your garbage disposal:

• • Grease or oil can solidify inside a garbage disposal and cause clogs in the drain pipe.

• • Potato peels contain starch which can cling to the sides of the disposal, making it difficult to flush out into the drain pipe.

 

• • Glass, plastic, metal, or paper can jam or dull the blades of a garbage disposal.

• • Big bones, seeds, or pits can also dull the blades, jam the disposal, or become lodged in the drain pipe.

• • Egg shells can stick to the pipes and having enough of them in there could result in a clog.

• Expandable foods, such as pasta and rice, also contain starch which can cling to the disposal. In addition, water can cause them to expand in the disposal and cause a clog.

Following these tips can keep your disposal clean and fully functional. If you do run into problems with your garbage disposal, turn the power off at the circuit breaker before attempting to remove a clog or jam, or call a qualified Green Apple Plumbing & Mechanical NJ plumber to handle the repairs for you.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call toll-free @ 888-315-5564

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Spring Into Cost-Effectiveness For Your Furnace

Cost-Effectiveness
Planning to have a replacement furnace installed is much more cost effective when compared to the alternative of emergency furnace repair or replacement. Spring is generally the best time to have an HVAC inspection performed anyway, so you’ll be able to effectively determine if this is the season for a new furnace or not during your twice-yearly inspection. Boilers typically last 10 to 15 years, so make sure you’re taking age into account during your inspection as well.

Tax Refunds
Many people plan on using tax refunds for new cars, but why not put it towards a new furnace? Not only is it a smart purchase, but it’s also something you’ll likely use for the next decade or more.

Buying a new furnace might seem like a burden, but in truth, spring is the best season to take on the project. Why wait to give your HVAC system an upgrade?

Green Apple Plumbing & Mechanical NJ are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call toll-free at 888-315-5564

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Don’t Let A Plumbing Anthill Turn Into A Mountain

It’s really easy to see why new homeowners do this. There’s so much to do when you first move. You have to unpack, learn where everything is, and get used to living in a new place. You might not even know enough about your new place to know if a problem exists! With so much going on, it’s really easy to ignore a dripping faucet, a running toilet, or a sink that clogs frequently.

Unfortunately, if you leave little problems alone, they tend not to stay little for long. A leaky faucet might not seem like that big a deal, but even a very minor drip can waste a lot of water. Leaks like these also seem to get worse over time. Clogged sinks might not be a problem, but they could also be the beginning of a partial or total pipe block. Running toilets may be at risk of overflowing, which could quickly damage your floor or walls.

Green Apple Plumbing & Mechanical NJ are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call toll-free at 888-315-5564

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