Garbage Disposal Installation
Installation and replacement of kitchen garbage disposal units.
A garbage disposal that's jammed, leaking, or making grinding noises is often worth fixing rather than replacing — but a unit that's old, corroded, or has failed repeatedly is usually better off swapped for a new one. We handle both installation and repair.
Most disposal problems are one of a few things: a jam from something that shouldn't have gone down it (bones, fibrous vegetable matter, grease), a leak at one of the plumbing connections, or a motor that's simply worn out after years of use.
When installing a new disposal, matching it to how the kitchen actually gets used matters — a higher horsepower unit handles tougher food waste with less jamming, which is worth it for a household that cooks a lot versus one that mostly reheats.
A disposal that hums but doesn't spin usually just needs the jam cleared with the reset button and an Allen wrench in the bottom — worth checking before assuming the whole unit has failed.
Frequently asked questions
- My disposal hums but doesn't spin — is it broken?
- Not necessarily — that's the classic sign of a jam. Most disposals have a small hex opening on the bottom for an Allen wrench to manually free the blades, plus a reset button on the unit itself. If that doesn't fix it, the motor itself may have failed.
- What shouldn't go down a garbage disposal?
- Bones, fibrous vegetables (celery, corn husks), grease and fat, coffee grounds in large amounts, and starchy foods like pasta or rice, which expand and can clog the drain line downstream even if the disposal handles them fine.
- How long does a garbage disposal typically last?
- Usage-dependent, but most residential units last a good number of years before the motor wears out — a disposal that's jamming or leaking repeatedly is often past the point where repair makes sense.
- Can any disposal be installed under my sink?
- Most standard kitchen sinks can accommodate a disposal, but the existing plumbing configuration and available power (a disposal needs its own electrical connection) both need to be checked first.
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