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TM Hughes & Son

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Waste Disposal Units Colchester

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nigel scott
3 hours ago
The boiler engineer Pawel was able to get us earlier than the appointment time which suited us. He was very friendly and answered my questions fully. He carried out the boiler service expeditiously and his method of working was very tidy. No qualms about recommending TM Hughes and will use them next year for our service
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Nasir M
22 hours ago
Excellent service throughout, Had the pleasure of dealing with Luke and then Pawel who came out to do the installation, Can’t praise them enough. Pawel is an magician. I would highly recommend this company for all your plumbing needs. Before and after pics attached.
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RICHARD HUXLEY
1 day ago
Excellent Excellent no pushy sale s just came and serviced my boiler brilliant could not more pleased .
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Vanessa Mcalpine
2 days ago
Very efficient and friendly service. I had no issues at all throughout the process.
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chris puddefoot
2 days ago
Excellent swift installation of 2 aircon units. Very tidy, neat and personable.
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duncan davidson-smith
3 days ago
Excellent help, underfloor heating boiler pump failed. Dylan fixed it really quickly.
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Ronald Bailess
3 days ago
Dangerous boiler fault found at service was cured with a replacement part . Assigned engineer was pleasant, friendly and very efficient.
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Mary Searles
3 days ago
The plumber was helpful curteous and fixed the problem within minutes. No mess and left tidy
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Mary Buckley
4 days ago
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David Hale
4 days ago
T M Hughes i can highly recommend for your electrical work. I had no idea who to ask to sort out the failed ceiling light in our bathroom. Impressed by the reviews & their website, i phoned & spoke to Andy. He arranged for Paul to be at my home the next day. Paul arrived next day. He fitted new lights to the bathroom & toilet ceiling in one hour. All work nicely carried out, no problem. A few weeks later, Andy & Paul arrived to fit a new PIR light to the side wall of our house. Again, a lovely professional job done in an hour. I supplied all the lights, i just required professionals to fit them safely for me. Very pleased to have found T M Hughes. I will use them for all my electrical work in future. Prices are fair, the work done to a very high standard. Thank you Andy & Paul.

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: (minimum 1 hour’s labour applies)

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. 

Contact Us

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

Please get in touch to book an appointment or receive a free, no-obligation quote

Call – 01206 430156

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