Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation in Westminster, CO
Jammed, humming, leaking or dead. We repair and replace kitchen disposals in Westminster, and clear the drain line underneath while we are there.
Try the reset button first
Nearly every disposal has a small red button on the underside of the housing. When the motor overheats, an internal breaker trips and that button pops out.
Push it back in and try the switch. A good share of the calls we get for garbage disposal repair in Westminster, CO end right there. Telling you so costs us a ticket we did not need.
If the button does nothing, the fault is somewhere below.
Work out which failure you have
When the disposal is not the problem
A disposal empties into a short trap arm that ties into the kitchen branch line. Grease and ground food build a layer on the inside of that pipe over years.
The symptom looks like a disposal fault. Water backs up in the sink, the disposal labors, and replacing the unit changes nothing.
We check the line before we sell you hardware. If the branch is coated, drain cleaning fixes it and your existing disposal goes back to work.
Replacement
A disposal that has lost its impellers or leaks from the body is finished. Rebuilding costs more than the unit.
New installs include the mounting assembly, the sink flange seal, the discharge tube and the dishwasher connection where you have one. We haul the old unit away.
Sizing gets a word before we order. A half-horsepower unit suits most households, and a larger motor pays off only in a kitchen with heavy use.
Habits that double the life of a disposal
Use cold water during grinding and for twenty seconds after. Cold water leaves fats solid, so they travel out of the pipe instead of coating it.
Grease, coffee grounds, eggshells, pasta or potato peels do not belong in the chamber. Fibrous scraps like celery and corn husks wrap the impellers.
Ice cubes once a month clean the grinding ring. Citrus peel handles the smell without the drain cleaner that eats your gaskets.
Why Choose Us
What backs the work
The owner is a master plumber with 28 years of residential experience. All work comes with a one-year warranty and a full satisfaction guarantee.
A live agent answers 24/7, and there is no surcharge for nights, weekends or holidays.
FAQs
Common questions
Where is the reset button on a garbage disposal?
On the underside of the unit, near the middle. It is red on most brands, and it pops out about a quarter inch when it trips.
Can I put my hand in the disposal to clear a jam?
No. Cut the power at the breaker first, then use tongs or the hex wrench in the bottom port. Never reach in with the switch live.
How long should a garbage disposal last?
Eight to twelve years for a mid-grade unit in a normal household. Heavy use or frequent jams shorten that.
Do you install a disposal I bought myself?
Yes. Send the model when you book so we can confirm it fits your sink flange and your dishwasher connection.
Book garbage disposal repair in Westminster, CO
Call (720) 829-9475 and a live person answers. You can also request a visit and we will confirm a window the same day.
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