Garbage disposal repair and installation in Baltimore, MD

Water lines & fixtures

If your disposal hums but doesn't turn, it's usually jammed: switch off the power, then turn the hex socket on the bottom with the wrench that came with it, and press the red reset button. If it's leaking from the body of the unit, or it's more than about ten years old, replacement is usually the better value.

Fix it yourself first: the safe checks

1. Turn the disposal switch off. Never put a hand inside the unit.
2. Press the red reset button on the bottom of the unit.
3. If it hums, turn the hex socket on the bottom back and forth with the wrench to free the jam.
4. Check the breaker if nothing happens at all.

If it still doesn't work, or it leaks, call for repair.

Repair or replace?

Leaks at the sink flange or the drain connection can usually be repaired. A leak from the bottom of the unit usually means the internal seals have failed, and replacement is the practical fix. When replacing, ask about the motor size: a larger motor jams less in a busy kitchen.

What not to put down a disposal

Grease, fibrous peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, pasta and rice cause most jams and kitchen drain clogs. In older Baltimore homes with narrow cast-iron kitchen lines, they also lead to main drain clogs.

How to get garbage disposal repair and installation in Baltimore

1. Call 443-863-5471. Tell us what's happening and where you are. Calls are answered 24/7.
2. We connect you. You're put through to a licensed, independent local plumber who handles this kind of job in your area.
3. Get a clear quote. The plumber explains the problem and the price before any work starts.
4. You decide. Approve the work, and the plumber completes it with any permit your city or county requires.

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