Plumbing Problem: My garbage disposal won’t turn on when I flip the switch. Temporary Plumbing Problem Solution: Look under the sink for the reset button and press it. You may also want to check your circuit breaker. Probable Cause: Your garbage disposal may be jammed or it could be overly worn. Permanent Solution: Contact us about replacing your garbage disposal. We frequently run monthly specials on sales and installation of new units.
Plumbing Problem: When I turn on my garbage disposal, it makes very loud noises. Temporary Plumbing Repair Solution: You should stop using your garbage disposal and scrape unwanted food into the garbage can instead. Probable Cause: The bearings or blades may be worn out or broken. You may have also dropped a foreign object into your garbage disposal. Permanent Solution: Make sure the garbage disposal is shut off and investigate to see if there is a foreign object in it. If not, your unit may need to be replaced.
Plumbing Problem: There is a bad odor coming from my garbage disposal. Temporary Plumbing Repair Solution: Drop a tray of ice cubes into your garbage disposal and allow the unit to run until the ice cubes have melted. You should flush the sink with cold water after that. Probable Cause: Food that has not been properly disposed of may be preventing the unit from operating efficiently. Permanent Solution: Our company offers a complete garbage disposal maintenance package that consists of deodorizing, disinfecting and degreasing the blades. We then make sure they are completely clean before replacing them.
Plumbing Problem: When I run my dishwasher, the garbage disposal, sink or drain backs up with water. Temporary Plumbing Repair Solution: You will need to stop using the dishwasher until you can fix the problem. Probable Cause: There may be blockage caused by a foreign object or the garbage disposal may be filled with food that did not get broken down appropriately. Permanent Solution: Turn your garbage disposal on and run it until everything is clear. You should then request an appointment with our company to have your drain cleaned.