Food waste disposers, which grind and shred food waste so it can pass more safely through plumbing systems, are present in three out of four homes built within the last two decades in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
As one of the most popular and easily accessible plumbing accessories, they represent a potential source of income for plumbing contractors. And, just like many other electrically operated devices, they have undergone significant improvement over the years.