Your garbage disposal is one of those appliances you don't think about until something goes wrong. Most of the time, a broken disposal makes a grinding noise, won't turn on, or backs up your drain. The good news is that most of these issues are fixable without replacing the entire unit.
We've handled hundreds of disposal repairs in Rosita homes. Sometimes it's a jammed impeller from a foreign object. Sometimes the motor burns out after years of use. Occasionally you'll get a slow drain or water leaking underneath, which points to seal failure. Whatever the problem, we diagnose it quickly and explain what needs to happen next.
Garbage disposals fail for predictable reasons. The biggest culprit is jamming. People toss things down the drain that shouldn't go there, things like bones, fruit pits, pasta, rice, or grease. These pile up and lock up the impeller so the motor can't spin. Other times, small hard objects like glass or ceramic slip in and damage the grinding ring or walls inside the chamber.
Electrical problems happen too. The motor wears out with age. Connections corrode. The switch fails. Some disposals simply burn out after seven to ten years of regular use. The motor draws heavy current when grinding food, and over time, windings degrade. Once the motor quits, a repair usually means replacement since motor-only repairs aren't practical on most units.
Leaks are another common issue. The seal between the disposal and sink flange degrades, and water drips down inside the cabinet. This can rot your sink cabinet and create a mold problem if left alone. We can usually replace the seal and stop the leak, saving you from cabinet damage.
When we arrive, we start by asking what you've noticed. Does it make noise? Won't turn on? Is water pooling underneath? This tells us what to check first. We flip the breaker off for safety, then we look inside the chamber using a flashlight to see if something's obviously jammed. We check the motor for burn marks. We look for water damage around the sink flange and underneath.
If something's stuck, we remove it safely with pliers or a wrench. We never reach in with our hands or try to turn the disposal on with an object inside. That's how people lose fingers. If the impeller spins freely but the motor won't run, we test the electrical connection and the switch. Sometimes a tripped GFCI outlet is the culprit, and we simply reset it. If the motor is truly dead, we'll tell you straight that replacement makes more sense than repair.
For leaks, we tighten the mounting bolts or replace the rubber seal and plumber's putty around the top where it connects to the sink. This is straightforward work that takes fifteen or twenty minutes. We clean up the space underneath and make sure the leak stops.
If your disposal is very old or the repair cost approaches half the price of a new unit, we'll let you know. We're not here to sell you something you don't need, but we also want to make sure you don't end up right back in this spot next month.
Plumbing Rosita handles disposal repairs seven days a week. We come to your home, diagnose the problem clearly, and explain your options. No hidden fees. No pressure to buy a new disposal if yours can be fixed.
Call us and we'll get a technician to your Rosita home fast. We schedule same-day repairs on most requests so you're not without a working sink.
We find what's wrong and tell you the actual cost before we start work. No surprises when the bill comes. If repair doesn't make sense, we say so.
Disposals are dangerous if mishandled. We shut off power, never put hands inside, and use the right tools to clear jams safely.
If your repair uncovers a bigger drain problem, we can handle that too. We offer drain cleaning and sewer line repair when needed.
Maybe you need a new disposal. If so, we'll install it correctly. But if your unit can be saved, we fix it and send you on your way.
Your disposal breaks at 10 PM on Saturday. Call us. We take emergency calls any hour and dispatch a plumber when you need help most.
We serve all of Rosita and the surrounding Custer County area. Whether you live in town or on the outskirts, we're familiar with the neighborhoods and can get to you quickly. Here are the areas we regularly service:
If you're unsure whether we service your address, call and ask. We take jobs throughout the region and can almost always help.
Sometimes a garbage disposal problem is just the beginning. We help with broader issues. If your kitchen sink drains slowly even after the disposal is fixed, you might need drain cleaning. Older homes in Rosita sometimes have pipe repair needs beneath the sink. We can handle those too.
We're also here for emergency plumbing repair when major problems arise. Maybe a pipe burst or the water heater failed. We respond to any plumbing crisis, anytime. And if you need plumbing work elsewhere in your home, like water heater installation or toilet repair, we're your single call for everything.
Don't put up with a broken garbage disposal. We come fast, fix it right, and keep costs fair.