How can I tell how old my garbage disposal is?

How can I tell how old my garbage disposal is?

To determine if your InSinkErator product is still under Warranty, the product Serial Number can help determine manufacturing date. The gray tag near the bottom of your garbage disposal, or attached to your instant hot water dispenser tubes, provides the product Serial Number.

Do they still make Kenmore garbage disposals?

Today the brand is part of the company Sears. Kenmore is relatively in new to making garbage disposals. They have only around 6 disposal models so far. But the brand’s name does help an impression in customers.

How long do Insinkerators last?

On average, your garbage disposal should last you a good number of years before the blades will wear down or the motor will burn out. Depending on when you installed it (modern garbage disposals are much more long-lasting than older ones), you can expect your garbage disposal to last anywhere from 8 – 15 years.

Who manufactures Kenmore garbage disposals?

Insinkerator
Insinkerator also manufactures the popular Badger line of garbage disposals as well as the Evolution series made for Lowes Home Improvement. Kenmore disposals always seem to get great reviews, which makes sense because Kenmore disposals are manufactured exclusively for Sears by Insinkerator.

How often should you run the garbage disposal?

How Often Should You Clean Your Smelly Garbage Disposal? Ideally, your garbage disposal needs to be cleaned every week. But if you maintain it and monitor what goes into it, you could clean it once in 2-3 weeks. It always good to clean your Garburator if you are heading out of home for a few days.

Should I put food down the garbage disposal?

Don’t put large amounts of food down the garbage disposal. Feed food into the garbage disposal a little at a time with the cold water running; this will help the food scraps flow down freely through the drain pipes and plumbing. Don’t put expandable foods into your garbage disposal. They can damage blades and pipes.

Can you put food down the garbage disposal?

Don’t put large amounts of food down the garbage disposal. Feed food into the garbage disposal a little at a time with the cold water running; this will help the food scraps flow down freely through the drain pipes and plumbing. However, they can accumulate in drains and pipes, causing clogs. Best to avoid.