Garbage Disposal Repair in Charlotte

Does Your Garbage Disposal Need Repairs?

You can expect most garbage disposals to last around ten years. But between when you bought it and when you need a new one, you might have to get a few repairs. You’ll know you need to call for repairs when you notice any of these signs:

• Kitchen clogs: If the sink in your kitchen keeps clogging, your disposal might not be doing a great job of grinding up food. Get it checked out!
• A bad smell: If you’ve already taken the trash out but there’s still a bad smell in your kitchen, it might be your disposal. You can clean the blades by grinding a few citrus peels. If that doesn’t work, the problem is deeper and you’ll need a plumber to take a look.
• Leaking under the sink: The connections between the disposal and the pipes can sometimes become loose. This could be causing the leak. If the problem is in your disposal, you may need a replacement.
• Grinding noises: Disposals can be noisy, but if you notice any new sounds like grinding or rattling, it’s good to get it checked out.

Taking Care of Your Garbage Disposal 

Sometimes accidents happen, and you can put something down the drain that you didn’t mean to. But there’s a lot you can do to make sure we’re not knocking on your door again soon! Here are the best ways to prevent garbage disposal breakdowns:

• Don’t pour grease and oil down the drain. This tip applies to your plumbing even if you don’t have a disposal. Grease, fat, and oil will clog your drains and cause big problems.
• Avoid washing away stringy vegetables. Stringy vegetables like asparagus and celery can jam up your disposal.
• Put vegetable peelings in the trash or compost. Vegetable peelings can slip past your disposal and clog up your drains.
• Avoid shrimp shells. Your disposal will have a tough time breaking them down, and they’ll clog up your sink.
• Don’t put oatmeal, coffee grounds, rice, or other similar items in the disposal. They’ll go straight past your disposal, grow when they come into contact with water, and clog your pipes.

Priority Advantage® Membership

You may know you’re over 30 if you start getting excited about lawn care or new baking sheets. But we think people of all ages can get excited about Priority Advantage® Membership at Morris-Jenkins! That’s because everyone can get behind saving money and getting free services and perks. Being a Priority Advantage® Member gets you 10% off every repair, including garbage disposal repair. We’ll knock down service charges to $49, too, whether you’re having your plumbing or your HVAC systems looked at. You’ll also get to come to our members-only events, so even your kids can get in on the fun!

Sometimes, it can be hard to find a plumber that has your interest at heart. At Morris-Jenkins, we wanna set the bar high for taking care of our neighbors in Charlotte. Our core values aren’t just something we put on our website. They’re something we recite every time we have staff meetings, and they’re something that every member of our team stands behind. That’s why you’ll always get timely service that’s done right and with a smile.

When your garbage disposal breaks down, you don’t have all day to sit around and wait for a repair. You’ll want it to be taken care of right away. With Morris-Jenkins, you won’t miss a beat. If your disposal is clogged, jammed, or won’t turn on, give us a call or a text and we’ll be there with our garbage disposal repairs in Charlotte.