09/04/2026
🔧 Why are some homeowners removing their garburators?
I recently completed two jobs removing old garburators and rebuilding the plumbing under the kitchen sinks.
Garburators can be convenient, but there are several reasons why some homeowners choose to remove them:
1️⃣ Less chance of clogs
Food waste can contribute to blockages, especially when the wrong foods go down the drain.
2️⃣ Less maintenance
A garburator is another appliance that can jam, leak, develop odors, or eventually fail.
3️⃣ Older plumbing systems
Older pipes may not handle food waste as well, especially old cast-iron drainage systems.
4️⃣ Less water use 💧
Garburators need running water to flush food waste through the drain.
5️⃣More space under the sink
Removing the unit gives you more room for storage and makes the plumbing simpler.
That said, garburators aren't necessarily bad. They can be very convenient when properly installed and used correctly.
It really depends on your home, your plumbing system, and how you use your kitchen.
Would you keep your garburator or remove it? 👇
