Garbage Disposal Installation Westwood NJ
Stop Scraping Plates Into the Trash Like It's 1952
Family on Washington Avenue called frustrated. Third time this month their kitchen sink clogged. Coffee grounds, pasta, vegetable scraps - all going down drain with no disposal to handle it.
Installed a disposal that afternoon. Now food waste disappears, no more sink clogs, no smelly garbage. Should've done it years ago, they said. That's what everyone says after getting a disposal.
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H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer Serving Bergen County, Nj
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Why Every Bergen County Kitchen Needs a Disposal
You're probably throwing food in trash, where it rots, smells, attracts pests. Or worse - washing it down drain where it clogs pipes.
Problems Disposals Solve
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Smelly garbage between pickups
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Fruit flies and ants
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Raccoons raiding trash
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Expensive drain cleaning bills
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Septic system overload
That "garbage disposal will clog my pipes" myth? Completely backwards. Food waste without disposal causes clogs. Disposal grinds it fine enough to flow freely.
What to Know Right Now (Before Installation)
Check Your Power
Disposal needs dedicated outlet under sink. No outlet? Electrician needed first. Some require hardwiring.
Measure Your Space
Deep sinks need extended flanges. Tight cabinets need compact models. Double sinks require specific configurations.
Consider Septic Systems
Septic-safe disposals available. Special enzymes included. Septic maintenance important.
Where Disposal Installation Gets Complex
Kitchen Configurations
Double bowls need proper placement. Dishwashers must connect correctly. Drain lines might need reconfiguring.
Old Plumbing Issues
Metal drain lines might be corroded. P-trap could be wrong size. Connections might need updating.
Power Problems
No outlet means electrical work. Old wiring might not support disposal. GFCI protection required by code.
Customer in River Vale wanted disposal but had shallow sink. Standard unit wouldn't fit. Found compact model that worked perfectly. Sometimes need creative solutions.
Proper Sizing First
Half-HP for normal use. 3/4-HP for heavy use. 1-HP for large families. Continuous feed vs batch feed. Right size matters.
Professional Mounting
Secure attachment critical. Proper sealing prevents leaks. Support for weight. Vibration dampening.
Complete Connection
Dishwasher drain connected properly. P-trap aligned correctly. Power tested safely. Leak check everything.
Basic Installation: $350-500
Standard installation
Good valve condition
Easy access
Old faucet removal
Complex Installation: $500-800
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Electrical work needed
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Plumbing modifications
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Premium disposal unit
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Difficult access
Full Kitchen Upgrade: $700-1,200
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Disposal plus new faucet
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Supply line replacement
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Complete refresh
Using Your Disposal Properly
What Goes Down
Vegetable scraps, fruit waste, coffee grounds (sparingly), small bones, food remnants.
What Doesn't
Grease (causes major clogs), pasta (expands), fibrous vegetables, shells, large bones.
Why Bergen County Homes Benefit
Older homes have sensitive plumbing. Disposal prevents bigger problems. Newer homes designed expecting disposal.
Westwood's older drain lines need help. Washington Township's long sewer runs need ground food. Emerson's trees love clogged pipes - disposal helps prevent.
Modern Disposal Technology
Quiet Operation
New models whisper-quiet. No more yelling over grinding. Multi-stage grinding. Insulated mounting.
Smart Features
Auto-reverse for jams. Bluetooth connectivity. Overload protection. Water saving designs.
Installed evolution series in Hillsdale kitchen. So quiet they forget it's running. Grinds everything to liquid. No more drain issues.
Environmental Benefits
Waste Reduction
Less trash to landfills. Food waste becomes treatable water. Reduces methane from rotting garbage.
Composting Alternative
Not everyone can compost. Disposal handles all food waste. Environmentally responsible option.
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc.
Garbage Disposal Installation: (201) 666-1118
115 Bergenline Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
License #10625 | Kitchen Convenience Experts
Stop Living Without a Disposal
Scraping plates into trash is ancient. Sink clogs from food waste unnecessary. Smelly garbage shouldn't be normal.
Modern disposal means cleaner kitchen, fewer clogs, less smell, easier cleanup. It's convenience you'll use multiple times daily.
Call (201) 666-1118 for disposal installation. We'll recommend right model, install it properly, teach proper use. Because your kitchen deserves better than medieval waste management.