Garbage Disposal Repair in Sacramento & Nearby Areas

Common causes: The flywheel is jammed by a hard object, or the motor is seized. Continued humming can overheat the motor.

How we fix it: We free the jam safely, check the motor and remove anything stuck in the grinding chamber.

Common causes: A tripped reset button, tripped breaker or GFCI outlet, faulty wall or air switch, loose wiring or a burned-out motor.

How we fix it: We test power, switches and wiring and restore operation.

Common causes: Leaks at the top usually come from the sink flange; at the side, from the dishwasher inlet or drain connection; and at the bottom, from failed internal seals.

How we fix it: We find the leak and reseal connections, and let you know if the unit itself needs to be replaced.

Common causes: Food buildup in the disposal or drain line, grease, fibrous food waste or a clogged drain trap.

How we fix it: We clear the disposal and connected drain and check for blockages.

Common causes: Silverware, bottle caps, bones or other hard objects in the grinding chamber, or loose mounting hardware.

How we fix it: We remove foreign objects and tighten or repair the mounting assembly.

Common causes: An overloaded or jammed motor, a failing motor or an electrical problem.

How we fix it: We diagnose the cause of the overload and repair it.

Common causes: Food residue stuck in the grinding chamber, splash guard or drain line.

How we fix it: We clean the unit and check that it's draining fully.

Turn off the disposal switch and the power before troubleshooting.

Press the red reset button on the bottom of the unit.

Many disposals have a hex socket on the bottom; turn it back and forth with the matching wrench to free a jam.

Never put your hand inside the disposal. Use tongs to remove objects.

Run cold water while grinding, and avoid grease, bones and fibrous peels.