Expert Plumbers in West Vancouver, BC

Garburators - Pro Tip - Garburators! The Do's and Don'ts. A garburator is electrically powered, installed under a kitchen sink between the sink's drain and the p-trap. The garburator shreds food waste before going down the drain. They can be quite useful and convenient. In order to keep yours running smoothly we recommend the following: DO: Run your garburator every few days with water to keep the blades from seizing up Unplug the garburator or turn off the breaker before unclogging or putting your hand down the drain Clean your garburator every few couple of months DON'T: Send fibrous fruits or vegetables such as banana peels, starchy foods like rice or potatoes, or hard leftovers down the drain Use your fingers to pull out any clogs Use bleach or commercial drain cleaner to unclog If you would like to install (or uninstall) a garburator, or if you have any questions, please give us a call. Get a free no commitment estimate from the Drips and Drains Team.