{"id":2040,"date":"2021-10-27T13:38:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T17:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=2040"},"modified":"2021-12-16T13:43:42","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T18:43:42","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-new-garbage-disposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-new-garbage-disposal\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know Before Buying a New Garbage Disposal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you are moving into a new house or confronted with garbage disposal replacement, there are some things you need to know before buying a new unit and having it installed. Continue below to learn some garbage disposal buying facts that can save you from wasted time, money, and possibly municipal penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Buy a New Garbage Disposal<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Garbage disposals are designed to last for 8 to 15 years. Whether your house was built decades ago and it\u2019s time for a new disposal, you are moving into a new residence that is not yet equipped with a disposal, or your current unit broke down and you need to replace it with a new one, there are some things you need to know before hitting the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check With the Local Building Authority<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your first point of duty is to check in with the local building authority to make sure your town permits garbage disposals. That\u2019s right; not all metropolises allow residents to have garbage disposals because the municipal sewage system is not equipped to handle the volume of waste that generally passes through garbage disposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a garbage disposal installed under the table, you could face certain local and state penalties, such as fines and restitution orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think About the Regularity of Pipe and Drain Clogs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your home experience pipe and drain clogs on a regular basis or more frequently than normal? If so, your residence may not be compatible for garbage disposal installation. That doesn\u2019t mean you cannot move forward with installing one; it simply means that a garbage disposal may cause more problems for your plumbing pipes and septic system than it would do good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think About Your Septic System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Food particles that pass through garbage disposal systems breakdown much slower, and therefore are prone to accumulating in the septic tank. This can clog up the septic system, causing a whole heap of damages to the interior and exterior of your property. So, be sure to first think about your septic system before buying a new garbage disposal. Contact the Indianapolis plumber<\/a> who installed your septic system, or who pumps it, and ask them if it is compatible with a garbage disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factors to Consider When Shopping for a New Garbage Disposal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your home, municipality, and septic system are all on board for a new garbage disposal, then you can start looking for a model that meets your needs. Here are some top factors to consider when you are looking for a new garbage disposal system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plumbing Compatibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noise Level<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horsepower<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Size<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grinding Chamber Material<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct-Wired or Plug-In<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Batch Feed or Continuous Batch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick-Mounting System<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn-And-Lock System<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anti-Jamming<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anti-Splash<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corrosion Protection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quiet Noise Level<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garbage Disposal Costs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Garbage disposal systems can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to an upwards of $1,500. In addition to purchasing a new unit, you will also have to pay for installation, which generally costs between $300 and $500 depending on the size and complexity. Installation takes one to two hours on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking for garbage disposal installation or repair? Perhaps you are tired of dealing with clogged drains all the time? Is your septic tank on the fritz?<\/strong> Contact Weilhammer Plumbing Company<\/a> at 317-784-1870 for residential and commercial plumbing services in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. We can help with all of this and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Fix a Leaky Garbage Disposal<\/a>
Never Put This Stuff in a Garbage Disposal!<\/a>
How to Treat Garbage Disposal Odors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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