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Waste Disposal Units Colchester

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Matthew Jones
22 hours ago
Had TM Hughes & Sons install a new boiler and couldnโ€™t be happier with the service. They were professional from start to finish, arrived on time, and got the job done efficiently with minimal disruption. The engineers were friendly, tidy, and clearly knew what they were doing. Everything was explained clearly, including how the new system works. Would definitely recommend them and wouldnโ€™t hesitate to use them again for future work.
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Avril Betts-Brown
24 hours ago
Fast efficient & very helpful
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Philip Harvey
3 days ago
Very punctual, knowledgeable and clean. Products all very good makes.
If something goes wrong Hughes & Son will
Immediately come to your property to sort the problem out. Very knowledgeable and efficient.
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Patrick O'Brien
3 days ago
Excellent as usual. On this occasion Kai Hughes was extremely helpful with a couple of minor jobs together with a boiler service.
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STUART SAUNDERS
1 week ago
My mum has been using Tommy and his son for years. The level of service is amazing. Fast and consistent and always done right.
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barbara Byham
2 weeks ago
I was having trouble finding a local duel fuel fitter to remove my old cooker and install a new gas one. After being let down twice by friends recommended fitters, I went online and found T M Hughes and thank goodness I did!
From the first enquiry I felt I was being listened to and that I was dealing with a very proffessional company. I was given a date and time for a fitter (Dylan) to attend who subsequently did a first class job. He was neat and tidy and put the old cooker outside for me ready for collection.
I cannot recomend this company enough. From start to finish I was kept informed along the way which is so important. Well done guys, your number is in my contact list as ill definitly call on you, if needed in the future. 🙂
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Excellent service thank you
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Dee Davies
2 weeks ago
Always fast to respond and accommodate. Reliable and reassuring, friendly and fair pricing. Always been available for advice. Absolutely recommend Terry and his team.
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Simon Waite
2 weeks ago
I've used them twice now, great friendly service both times. I will carry on using them in the future for all my boiler needs.

Welcome to TM Hughes & Son. We are a team of experienced Plumbers who install Waste Disposal Units in Colchester.

  • Experienced & Insured: Our Plumbers have years of experience and are fully insured.
  • Free Surveys & Quotes: We provide free, no-obligation surveys and quotes for Waste Disposal Unit Installation.
  • No Call-Out Charges: There are no call-out charges for repairs.

Waste Disposal Units: What They Are And How They Work

A Waste Disposal Unit is a must-have tool for modern kitchens. They also provide a cleaner, eco-friendlier living environment. 

Strategically located beneath the kitchen sink, this hard-working appliance epitomises convenience and reliability.

Food preparation and cooking pleasure is undermined by the less appealing sight and smell of food scraps. 

Enter the waste disposal unit. Its primary task? Grinding down your unwanted leftovers into minute particles reduces the volume of kitchen waste and helps you keep your cooking area clean and pleasant.

The beauty of a waste disposal unit lies in its simplicity. Using a combination of high-speed grinding mechanisms and a rush of water, it pulverises food scraps into tiny fragments. 

These particles then flow seamlessly along with wastewater into the sewer system, leaving you with a clean sink, free of food debris.

Fit Seamlessly Into Your Kitchen

Waste disposal units are engineered to fit seamlessly into your kitchen. 

Their compact design allows them to be integrated neatly underneath the sink, out of sight yet within easy reach. 

The unit is typically attached directly to the underside of the sink drain, replacing the standard drain assembly. 

The installation involves attaching a mounting bracket to the sink drain, which holds the unit in place. 

The waste disposal unit is twisted onto this bracket, creating a watertight connection between the unit and the sink. 

Once installed, the device is virtually invisible from above, with only the power switch indicating its presence. 

All the mechanics are neatly tucked under the sink, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of the waste disposal unit without sacrificing any space in your kitchen. 

Self Cleaning & Low Maintenance

Furthermore, waste disposal units are durable and require little maintenance, while the initial installation requires professional installation. Once in place, these appliances offer years of service, providing high value for a relatively low investment.

Waste disposal units are engineered so that their very operation ensures self-cleaning. As these devices grind food scraps into tiny particles with a whirl of high-speed impellers, the centrifugal force this action creates forces the ground waste and water against the grind ring. 

This continuous rinsing and grinding action under substantial water flow help to flush the particles through the unit and into the drainage system, thus cleaning the interior of the disposal unit in the process.

A Small Yet Powerful Force Against Environmental Waste

The waste disposal unit is also a small yet powerful force against environmental waste. By rerouting organic waste away from landfills, where it would otherwise generate harmful methane gas as it decomposes, these units help to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. 

The Waste Disposal Unit simplifies our kitchen cleaning and contributes significantly to conserving the environment. 

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Please get in touch with us using the phone number or email below for a free, no-obligation quote.

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Hi, I’m Terry, the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Gas Services

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