Garburator Installation & Replacement Services

Expert Food Waste Disposal Solutions in Calgary

Upgrade your kitchen’s functionality with a professional garburator installation or replacement from Shift Heating & Cooling. Our skilled technicians deliver pragmatic solutions that streamline your kitchen cleanup process, reduce waste, and enhance your home’s efficiency.

Our Garburator Services

Professional Garburator Installation

Upgrade your kitchen with a complete garburator installation, including electrical wiring, plumbing integration, sink flange mounting, and thorough testing for safe, leak-free operation and reliability.

Garburator Replacement

Is your garburator noisy, leaking, or weak? We remove old units, install quieter efficient models, adjust plumbing, update electrical connections, and dispose responsibly safely professionally.

Garburator Brands We Install

We partner with trusted garburator brands including InSinkErator, Waste King, Moen, KitchenAid, and GE, delivering reliable, quiet, powerful performance with advanced grinding and durable components.

Why Choose Shift Heating & Cooling for Garburator Services?

Benefits of Installing a Garburator

Frequently Asked Questions About Garburators

What is a garburator and how does it work?

A garburator (also called a food waste disposer in some regions) is a device installed under your kitchen sink that grinds food waste into tiny particles that can safely flow through your plumbing system. When you turn on the garburator, a spinning disc with impellers forces food waste against a stationary grind ring, breaking it down into fine particles. Cold water flushes these particles through your plumbing system. This convenient kitchen appliance reduces the amount of food waste in your trash, minimizes odors, and helps keep your kitchen cleaner.

What types of food can go in a garburator?

Modern garburators can handle most soft food scraps including fruit and vegetable remnants, small bones, egg shells, small amounts of citrus rinds, coffee grounds, and small food scraps. However, you should avoid putting fibrous foods (celery, corn husks, onion skins), large bones, grease/oil, pasta/rice (which expand with water), potato peels, and non-food items into your garburator. Following these guidelines helps ensure optimal performance and longevity of your unit. Our technicians provide complete usage instructions during installation.

How long does a garburator typically last?

With proper use and maintenance, a quality garburator can last 8-15 years. Higher horsepower models with stainless steel components generally offer longer service life than basic models. Regular maintenance, such as running cold water before, during, and after use, avoiding problematic foods, and occasional cleaning with ice cubes and citrus peels can significantly extend your garburator’s lifespan. When your unit becomes noisy, develops leaks, or frequently jams, it’s typically time for a replacement.

Is garburator installation complicated?

While garburator installation involves plumbing, electrical work, and precise mounting, our experienced technicians can typically complete a standard installation in 1-2 hours. The process includes mounting the unit to your sink, connecting it to your drain system, ensuring proper electrical connection, and testing for performance and leaks. Replacement installations are often quicker if no modifications to existing plumbing or electrical systems are needed. Our professional installation ensures your garburator operates safely and efficiently.

Are garburators environmentally friendly?

Garburators can be an environmentally responsible choice for food waste management. By grinding food waste and sending it through the water treatment system rather than to landfills, garburators help reduce methane emissions from decomposing food in landfills. Modern water treatment facilities can often convert food waste into energy or fertilizer. Additionally, garburators use minimal water and electricity—typically less than $1 per year in electricity costs. They complement other environmental practices like composting by handling food scraps that aren’t suitable for home composting.