Bathroom Renovations 101: Running New PipesBathroom Renovations 101: Running New Pipes


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Bathroom Renovations 101: Running New Pipes

When I decided to add a pedestal sink and claw foot tub to my bathroom, I had no idea how much new plumbing I had to run. Since I had never run pipes before, I wasn't sure how to do it properly. I did a lot of research before I started so that I could be sure that I was doing it right. As I was researching, I knew that it would be helpful to have all of the information I found in one place. That was the inspiration for this site. I hope that the plumbing resources help you with your next home improvement project.

Three Signs That Your Garbage Disposal Needs Immediate Repair

Garbage disposals are one of the best additions to any kitchen, and they make getting rid of food waste a breeze. However, as with anything mechanical they do need to be maintained or they can breakdown and require a more serious repair. Sometimes these warning signs can be exceptionally ordinary and, therefore, are easily missed, so it is important you pay attention when using your garbage disposal. Here are three early warning signs that indicate garbage disposal repair is necessary before your unit breaks down further and has to be completely replaced.

Terrible Stench

The main reason many people get a garbage disposal is that they can help make the kitchen area smell a lot nicer as they dispose of old foodstuffs. If this is not happening, and your kitchen reeks of rotting fruit, vegetables, or anything else then it may be because some of the items you put down the garbage disposal haven't been properly disposed of. This can happen if the internal components of the garbage disposal are not fully aligned or start malfunctioning after years of use. It doesn't matter how it occurred, however. Just be sure to call for garbage disposal repair before it gets any worse or you get sick from the smell. 

Unidentified Leak

If you can't tell where a leak is coming from in your kitchen sink then it may be your garbage disposal unit and not the other aspects of the plumbing. This is just because of how intense the action your garbage disposal performs is. All that vibrating and shaking can cause the screws and joining components to loosen ever so slightly. This slight loosening is enough for leaks to start regularly occurring, but this is a simple fix as long as you call for the proper garbage disposal repair contractors right away.

Crunching, Clanging, Or Other Strange Sounds

After using a garbage disposal unit for several years, you will begin to notice how it sounds when performing its job normally. If you ever start hearing sounds that fall outside of this normal range then it should cause concern, as a garbage disposal unit is not something that gradually changes, so the sound coming from it should remain constant. Louder clangs and bangs are indicative of loose components that might be becoming more and more unstuck and could possibly be dangerous if not looked at soon. Contact a garbage disposal repair service for more information.