Is your garbage disposal not working? At Laguna Niguel Plumbing and Rooter Pros, we know what a headache it can be dealing with a broken disposal. Not only is it an inconvenient situation, but a damaged disposal can also create leaks underneath your kitchen sink. When this appliance stops working, don’t wait for the problem to resolve itself. Instead, call professionals in Laguna Niguel who have the expertise you need to help you get your disposal in prime condition once again.

Are You Handy? DIY Garbage Disposal Repair Tips

While we don’t recommend that you make significant repairs to your disposal without a plumbing background, there are some things you can do on your own to try to get the appliance working again. Often, when a disposal has been overworked, it may turn itself off. This doesn’t mean that it is broken, but rather that its motor needs to be reset. All current garbage disposal models have a red or black reset button somewhere on the motor either underneath or on the side. In many situations, pressing this button will work and your garbage disposal will work once again.

If this doesn’t solve the problem, our next suggestion is to look inside the disposal where the blades are, using a flashlight see if you can find any sort of food particle or unfamiliar object that may be causing the blades to jam. If the motor is humming, but the blades aren’t churning this is usually the problem.

After you have inspected the disposal and tried these suggestions, and the disposal still won’t turn on, there could be a problem with the flywheel, motor, or a clog somewhere in the drain pipe. At this point, you’ll need to call for plumbing service.

Replacing and Caring for Your Garbage Disposal

Sometimes it may be the better choice to go ahead and replace a disposal that continues to cause problems. If you decide to go this route, our plumbing pros will provide you with suggestions for replacement models that are affordable and in your specified budget. All of our replacement service come with professional installation and a manufacturer’s warranty as well as guarantee that your disposal was correctly installed. Our plumbers will also go over the proper way to care for your disposal so you get numerous years of usage out of your new purchase.

Find out for yourself why we are Laguna Niguel, California’s best plumbing service for garbage disposal repair, replacement, and installation as well as toilet repair and faucet replacement. We’re waiting to take your call!