Garbage Disposal Repairs & Installations

A garbage disposal appliance is a modern convenience that many homeowners cannot imagine living without. When something goes wrong and your garbage disposal starts leaking or making strange noises, it can be a real inconvenience.

So, what causes garbage disposals to break down? And how can you fix them? Here are common garbage disposal problems and their solutions.

Garbage Disposal is Leaking

If your garbage disposal is leaking, you should first turn off the power to it. Next, you need to find the source of the leak. The most common places for garbage disposal leaks are at the sink flange, where the garbage disposal meets the sink, or at the garbage disposal's drain elbow.

Assuming that the leak is coming from the sink flange, you'll need to remove the garbage disposal and replace the putty or gasket that seals the garbage disposal to the sink.

If the leak is coming from the garbage disposal's drain elbow, the most likely cause is a cracked drain pipe. In this case, you'll need to replace the damaged drain pipe.

Clogging Issues

If your garbage disposal is clogged, then there are a few things you can do to fix it. First, try using a plunger.

If this doesn't do the trick, try using a garbage disposal cleaner. You can also try running hot water down the garbage disposal.

Finally, if none of those work, you'll need to call a garbage disposal maintenance specialist.

Strange Humming Sounds

Humming sounds could signal that something is caught in the garbage disposal. In this scenario, you should first turn off the power to it.

Next, check to see if anything is stuck in the garbage disposal. If something is stuck in the garbage disposal, use a plunger or pliers to remove it.

This should fix the problem.

However, if the garbage disposal is still making noise, it may be damaged, and you'll need professional help.

Get Professional Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation

Garbage disposals are prone to breaking down, but luckily, these issues are usually easy to fix.

However, if you're not comfortable working with plumbing or having a hard time fixing your garbage disposal, it's best to leave garbage disposal repair and installation to the professionals.

The experts at G&C Plumbing & Heating can help if you need garbage disposal repair or installation. Call us today to schedule a garbage disposal repair or installation.