Garbage Disposal Repair Services in Huntersville, NC

Do I Need Garbage Disposal Repairs?

A garbage disposal might be small and tucked away under your sink, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it proper attention now and again.

Here are some of the most common signs that your garbage disposal needs professional repairs — if any of these things sound familiar, just pick up the phone and give Morris-Jenkins a call, and we’ll take care of the rest.

It Doesn’t Work!

You flip the switch and nothing happens. You run some hot water for a little bit, peek down the sink opening to see if there’s anything in the way, flip the switch again, and are met with the sound of silence. If you’re a serious troubleshooter, perhaps you even go to check the electric panel to make sure it’s not a breaker issue.

If your garbage disposal simply won’t come on, all signs may point to a burnt-out motor.

Pew, That Stinks!

If your garbage disposal is starting to smell like actual garbage, it probably isn’t chopping up food scraps as well as it should be.

When this happens, the larger scraps of food get stuck in the machine or drain pipe and start to rot, causing that unpleasant smell. You might feel tempted to reach down into the disposal and feel for scraps, but don’t! It’s best to have a professional come to your Huntersville home to do the job safely and correctly.

What’s That Sound?

Every garbage disposal likes to sing to its own tune, so if yours suddenly starts to sound like a dying duck, you probably have a problem that’s meant for the professionals. Strange noises are often caused by bent, jammed, or misaligned blades.

Clogs or Leaks Abound 

If your disposal keeps getting clogged or you notice leaking under your sink, it’s likely an issue with the pipes or the connection with your sink. One of our plumbers can crawl under there to investigate the problem.

Common Garbage Disposal Issues We See

If your garbage disposal isn’t suffering from one of the issues from above, there are two other culprits that might be to blame:

• Foreign Objects:  Plastic, glass, and metal cause jams and motor failures
• Rust:  Rust can cause the unit to fail frequently or start to leak

Thankfully, we have trained and licensed plumbers who can pop in anytime to help you with garbage disposal repairs. They’ll always do their best to fix the unit, but if there are signs that your disposal is on its last leg, we’ll suggest a reasonable option for replacement.

Preventing the Need for Garbage Disposal Repairs

At Morris-Jenkins, we’re always happy to share our knowledge so we can help you keep everything in your home in peak condition. One way to prevent garbage disposal repairs is to avoid ever placing the following food items down your disposal:

• Bones
• Coffee grounds
• Eggshells
• Nuts
• Stringy vegetables or peels

It’s best not to put too much food down the disposal in one go. If you’re peeling a whole bag of potatoes or carrots, run the disposal after every couple of vegetables rather than waiting until the very end. 

By doing this, your disposal can manage the job without the motor burning out or the drain getting clogged.

Of course, if you do run into an issue, just let us know, and we’ll get it fixed! 

Trust Morris-Jenkins with Your Garbage Disposal Repairs