Proficient Plumbing & Heating Urges Garbage Disposal Check Before Holidays

BRICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Proficient Plumbing & Heating, a family-run company serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey, is urging homeowners to check their garbage disposals before the holiday cooking season. The company, founded by CEO Paul Wylam in 2010, is known for its expertise in plumbing and heating services.

According to Proficient Plumbing & Heating, holiday cooking places significant strain on kitchen plumbing, particularly garbage disposals. The company recommends that residents inspect their disposals now to avoid potential issues during the busy holiday season.

Garbage disposals see a sharp increase in activity once holiday meal prep begins. Units that have gone unused or under-cleaned for months are more likely to show problems under the added load. Leftover food particles, particularly from meats, can build up inside the unit and produce a persistent odor. This same buildup can lead to corrosion that shortens the disposal's lifespan and eventually causes leaks. A disposal that jams, grinds with an unusual noise, or drains slowly is signaling that it needs attention before it's asked to handle a full week of holiday cooking.

Proficient Plumbing & Heating's plumbers work on both continuous feed and batch feed disposal systems, setting up new units and repairing or replacing existing ones. The company can help homeowners weigh which type of disposal fits their household. Batch feed units, which only operate when the chamber is closed, are often recommended for homes with young children or elderly residents, since the design reduces the risk of injury.

Homeowners who notice odors, slow drainage, or unusual sounds from their garbage disposal can schedule an inspection before the holiday season begins by calling Proficient Plumbing & Heating at (848) 448-3539 or visiting proficientplumbingheating.com for a free estimate.

Founded by CEO Paul Wylam in 2010, Proficient Plumbing & Heating is a family-run plumbing and heating company serving homeowners and businesses across Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The company holds an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and earned the 2025 Angi Super Service Award. Proficient provides free estimates and round-the-clock emergency service seven days a week, and stands behind its work with a one-year warranty on parts and labor. The company belongs to both the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce and the Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce, and operates under NJ Master Plumber License #12513.