Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation

Garbage disposals should break down food waste before it affects your plumbing system. Compact blades encased within the disposal carve up debris into more manageable pieces, helping with drainage. Most garbage disposals are energy-efficient fixtures, requiring less water and electricity to function.

If something goes wrong, it’s frequently traced back to an electrical issue or improper use. The most important thing to know about your garbage disposal is to learn what food waste shouldn’t go in it. Taylor Heating Inc. technicians find the root cause of the problem to ensure repairs offer lasting benefits.

1. Your Disposal Isn’t Starting

When a garbage disposal isn’t running in the first place, try hitting the reset button located on the unit. If your disposal still isn’t running, it’s usually because of electrical problem or because the blades have gotten lodged against something. Wiring can be hazardous to inspect and repair, so we suggest leaving garbage disposal repair to skilled technicians.

2. The Motor Is Running, But the Blades Aren’t

If you hear the disposal but the blades aren’t actually spinning, it might be an electrical error, a damaged motor, or another malfunction affecting the blades. For safety reasons, we make sure the disposal is off before find the root cause.

Occasionally, a stubborn piece of debris has gotten stuck inside the disposal, grabbing the blades and making it harder for them to spin. These blades are sharp and capable of injury, so never put your hand into the disposal if you aren’t certain it’s turned off and unplugged.

3. Leaks

Evidence of a leak is a telltale sign there’s a problem with the disposal. When foreign objects are hard enough, it may damage internal components and potentially spring a leak. Nearby water damage can also be a sign there’s something wrong with the disposal. If you see mold or damp spots underneath your sink, the garbage disposal may be to blame.