How to Choose a Gargabe Disposal

As you will find out when you go shopping for a garbage disposal is that disposals come in different sizes with different features. It can most likely get confusing and frustrating, but take heart! There’s a way to determine which disposal is right for you! Let’s get some facts out of the way, first. A garbage disposal’s use and installation is strictly regulated in certain areas. Before you go and buy one, check local laws and make sure your sewer system can handle a disposal.

So, the first step to finding the perfect disposal is to get your plumbing system checked to see what kind of disposal system is compatible with your sewer. Obviously, you’ll probably want to call a plumber for that one. Once you determine that you can have a garbage disposal, you need to know what kind.

So, do you want a disposal for convenience or for efficiency? In other words, is this for your family’s home or for your industrial-sized sink? The reason we ask is because you’ll want to know how much horsepower you’ll need. The most common home disposals have 1/2 or 1 horsepower. Half is perfect for a small family with pretty normal disposal use, while the 1-horsepower disposal is better for larger or tougher jobs.

Next thing you’ll want to check are the garbage disposal’s special features such as corrosion protection shield, overload manual reset, self-service wrenches, anti-splash baffles and sound baffles. Some of these can make or break a disposal depending on your needs. One very important need, that many people forget to ask about, is noise level. As you’ve probably experienced, some people have super loud disposals and some people have quiet ones. So, ask about it if it’s important to you.

Finally, like with any major appliance, you should check the warranties. Don’t get in too much of a hurry and forget about it since it could potentially save you more money in case something happens.

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