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Jun 25, 2009 System & Appliance Maintenance - Garbage Disposal Garbage Disposal You can easily sharpen the blades in your unity and clean them by placing a few ice cubes in, grinding them and flushing the disposal with cold water. This can also help remove buildup. To further clean and de-scale the unit, pour a cup of vinegar in and let it sit for an hour or so and then flush it with hot water. You should do this procedure to your unit about once a year or so. Safety and Object Removal It is NEVER safe to put your hands in the unit. The blades are very sharp and the unit could accidentally turn on. If something becomes stuck in the unit's blades, use the supplied manufacturer's tool for removal or a long wooden spoon handle. You may have to push a reset button. Refer to your manual for proper removal of unwanted items from the unit and resetting. Make sure you are familiar with what you can grind safely in your unit. Your manual will tell you these items. Instruct the entire family on how to safely operate your disposal. If Your Unit is Not Working If you have a problem with your disposal not working, as with all systems or appliances, check for blown fuses, tripped circuit breakers and proper power first. |
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| Fall Home Maintenance Guide | With the fall and winter months upon us, now is the time to do some routine maintenance around your home to prepare for the changing weather ahead. |
| Refrigerator/Freezer | Clean coils, clean the inside regularly, shut refrigerator door, check your seal. |
| Oven | Keep your hood and fan/filter clean. They catch the grease and moisture from your cooking and need regular cleaning. Do not clean exposed metal with abrasive pads or powders. |
| Garbage Disposal | You can easily sharpen the blades in your unity and clean them by placing a few ice cubes in, grinding them and flushing the disposal with cold water. |
| Clothes Washer | It is a good idea to check your washing machine for leaks, examine the hoses and clean filters about once a year to make sure you do not experience damage from any water leaks. |
| Clothes Dryer | Keeping your dryer entirely lint free is easy, improves energy efficiency and safety from lint fires. |
| Water Heater | It is important to maintain your water heater for efficiency, safety and the life of the unit. It is a fairly expensive and important piece of household equipment. |
| Heating System | You need to have your furnace serviced annually by a competent professional for efficiency and safety. It is if not the most expensive, it's one of the most expensive and important systems in your home and complicated. |
| Air Conditioning System | Your central air conditioning system needs to be maintained regularly not only for your comfort, but safety and efficiency. It is an expensive system and contains several components, using a significant amount of energy. |
| Plumbing System | Drain piles can clog and valves and fittings develop leaks. Small leaks usually grow and can cause major water damage in your home. Fixing leaks right away and keeping an eye and ear out for them is critical. |
