DEAR MAINTENANCE MEN
B y J erry L’E cuyer & F rank A lvarez
Dear Maintenance Men:
I understand why it is bad to put banana peels, celery and potato skins down the garbage disposal as they are fibrous or prone to compression. However, why are coffee grounds also bad put down the disposal unit? The grains are small enough to pass right through. Michael
Dear Michael:
We find most people put too much in
the disposal and don’t use enough water. What happens with the coffee grounds, especially with back-to-back drains, is that the coffee grounds tend to pile up in the pipe as it goes through the wall. Over time it will pack the pipe completely. The garbage disposal does not have trouble with the grounds themselves, it is what happens after they leave the disposer. Again, if the coffee grounds are fed slowly into the disposal with plenty of water running,
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the grounds will disperse and not compact in the drain line. However, it is best not to dump them in the sink in the first place.
Dear Maintenance Men:
I have a rental complex that is rented with all utilities paid. What is the best and most economical way to save on the utility costs? Marvin
Dear Marvin:
Blown-in attic insulation is the best bang for the buck when it comes to cutting down on heating and cooling. It is very quick and easy and economical. Blown in insulation is easy enough for a DIY, yet inexpensive enough to have a professional do the work. We also recommend replacing all of the incandescent light bulbs with LED light bulbs. This is as easy as unscrewing one energy hog bulb and replacing it with an ultra-efficient bulb. The LED bulbs offer far more light at a fraction of the cost. If you replace both the exterior house lights and the interior lights, you should see a substantial reduction in your utility bill. LED bulbs and light fixtures have a very long service life and will save money in the long run. You may want to check with your city or local utility supplier, as they often have low-cost energy savings programs and rebates.
Dear Maintenance Men:
I am planning to install a new sprinkler system in the lawn area of my
