Fixtures

Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation

Garbage disposals jam, leak, or hum when something's off — a stuck flywheel, a failed motor, or a worn mount seal. Disposal repair diagnoses the cause, and installation covers new units mounted and sealed correctly under the sink.

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Under-sink garbage disposal mounted to a kitchen sink drain

Common reasons you may need this service

The disposal hums but doesn't spin.
It's leaking from the bottom or mount.
It's jammed and won't turn.
The unit has stopped entirely.
You're replacing an old disposal.

Typical tasks and considerations

Checking for jams and freeing the flywheel.
Diagnosing motor or reset issues.
Sealing the mount and connections.
Installing a new disposal and wiring.
Testing for leaks and proper drain flow.

Common problems and possible causes

Hum but no spin

Often a jammed flywheel. Freeing it (with the unit off) and resetting usually restores it; a failed motor needs replacement.

Leak at the mount

A worn mount seal lets water drip under the sink. Re-sealing or replacing the disposal stops it.

Slow drain after use

Buildup in the line past the disposal can slow draining. Clearing the line restores flow.