Jammed, humming, leaking or smelly? We repair garbage disposals, and when one's done for, we can usually replace it on the same visit.
Available in: Norfolk, Winchester & Wilmington
A humming disposal is usually jammed. A silent one may have tripped its reset button.
Disposals jam on bones, fruit pits and fibrous peels, clog on grease and eggshells, and leak as the seals wear out. Our Wilmington plumbing manager sees it all the time: flushable wipes and eggshells down the disposal clog everything up.
Our plumbers clear jams, fix leaks and replace worn-out units. If yours is old or leaking from the body, a new disposal is usually the better buy, and we'll tell you so.
Every job is done to code and to the manufacturer's specifications by licensed, trained plumbers, backed by a 30-day labor warranty plus the manufacturer's parts warranty.
Hums but won't turnUsually a jam
Silent, does nothingReset button or power
Leaking under the sinkSeals or the unit itself
Sink drains slowlyClog in the disposal or line
Grinding or rattlingSomething's caught inside
Bad smellFood buildupNever put your hand in the disposal. These steps are safe to try.
Switch it off at the wall, and unplug it or turn off the breaker if you can.
Find the small red reset button on the bottom of the unit and press it.
Use the hex key that came with it in the socket on the bottom, turning back and forth. Never use your hand.
If it hums, leaks or trips again, book a repair.
The same steps on every visit, so you always know what's next.
Online or by phone. We tell you the trip fee before we book.
A confirmation, a reminder, then an “on the way” notice.
Uniform, ID badge, marked truck, shoe covers and drop cloths.
Your plumber finds the cause and explains your options in plain English.
A written, flat-rate price, signed before work starts.
Photos of the finished work come with your invoice.
No surprise bill. You approve a written price first.
A jam or a loose connection is a repair. A leaking body or a worn-out motor means a new unit.
Jams, clogs and leaking connections are usually fixed on the spot.
We'll also show you what to keep out of it.
We remove the old unit and haul it away, install the new one and test it for leaks.
Usually done the same visit.
Forget to knock out the dishwasher plug and your dishwasher won't drain. A loose mounting ring drips slowly into the cabinet. Our plumbers run the water and the dishwasher before they leave.
Google reviews mention our garbage disposal work.
95% of them are five-star.
Book online or call your local branch. We can often replace it the same visit.
Jams, smells and when to replace.
It's usually jammed. Turn it off and cut the power, then use the hex key in the socket on the bottom to free it, and press the red reset button. Never put your hand inside. If it still hums, call us.
Grease, oil, eggshells, coffee grounds, bones, fruit pits, stringy peels like celery, pasta and rice, and anything that isn't food. Wipes and paper towels are a common cause of clogs. If you're on a septic system, use the disposal sparingly.
If it's a jam or a loose connection, yes. If the unit itself is leaking or the motor has failed, a new disposal is usually the better value. We'll tell you which.
Food builds up inside and under the splash guard. Run cold water with the disposal, grind some ice, and clean the splash guard. If the smell comes back fast, the drain may be partly clogged.
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