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Kitchen sink drain cleaning that removes grease and food buildup from the trap to the main line, for Philadelphia homes and kitchens.
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Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation in Philadelphia
We clear jams, fix leaks, replace worn out disposals and install new ones, then make sure the kitchen drain behind it is open and flowing.
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Quick answer: A humming disposal that will not spin is usually jammed by something hard, like a bone, fruit pit or utensil, wedged between the plate and the ring. Turn off power first. Many units have a hex socket on the bottom that you can turn with the wrench that came with it to free the jam. Then press the reset button. If it still hums, the motor may be failing.
A garbage disposal grinds food scraps so they can wash down the kitchen drain. When it stops, it usually hums without spinning, trips its reset button, leaks from the bottom or the side connections, or makes a grinding noise from something hard caught inside. Many of these problems are fixable: a jam can be freed, a reset can be pressed, a loose connection can be resealed. A disposal that leaks from the body or has a burned out motor needs to be replaced. We tell you which you have. A quick test settles it.
We repair and install disposals in homes and small businesses. When we install a new one, we size it to how your household uses it, mount it securely, connect the dishwasher drain if there is one and check the trap and drain line. A disposal does not make a kitchen drain clog proof. Grease, coffee grounds, eggshells and fibrous scraps still build up in the line, and a disposal that backs up into the sink usually means the drain past it needs cleaning. We can clear it the same day.
Know the warning signs
Signs You Need Garbage Disposal Service
- The disposal hums but the blades do not spin.
- It shuts off and you keep pressing the reset button.
- Water leaks from the bottom or sides of the unit.
- The sink backs up when the disposal runs.
- It grinds loudly or rattles with nothing in it.
- A bad smell lingers even after running water through it.
What is included
What Our Garbage Disposals Service Covers
- Jam clearing and reset
- Leak repair at mounts and connections
- New disposal installation
- Dishwasher drain connection
- Trap and kitchen drain clearing
- Removal of the old unit
How it works
Our Garbage Disposals Process
Check the Unit
We test power, the reset, and the grinding chamber for jams. We check the mounting ring, the dishwasher connection and the discharge pipe for leaks. That tells us whether a repair or a new unit is the right call. We also check the switch and power connection.
Clear the Drain
If the sink backs up, we look past the disposal. We clear the trap and the kitchen drain line with a hand auger or drain machine, since a clogged line will make even a brand new disposal back up. This step is often skipped elsewhere.
Repair or Install
We free jams, reseal connections or install a new disposal. You get an upfront quote before work starts. New units are mounted securely, connected to the dishwasher drain and plumbed with a proper trap. Everything is checked for proper slope.
Test and Explain
We run the disposal with water, check for leaks and run the dishwasher drain if connected. We show you how to use the reset and free a jam safely, and what to keep out of it. Simple habits help it last.
Philadelphia plumbing
Garbage Disposals and Kitchen Drains in Philadelphia
Many Philadelphia rowhome kitchens sit in the back addition, and the drain from the sink often runs a long, nearly flat path through the floor or along the basement ceiling to reach the cast iron stack. Ground food from a disposal moves slowly through those flat runs, and grease from cooking sticks to the inside of old cast iron. Put together, that is a recipe for kitchen sink clogs. A disposal makes it easier to send scraps down the drain, but the old pipe still has to carry them. Older homes with disposals added later sometimes have drain pipe that was never sized for one.
If you have an older home with a disposal, run plenty of cold water with it, keep grease out of the sink and avoid coffee grounds, eggshells and stringy vegetables. If your kitchen sink backs up often, a professional cleaning of the line, or hydro jetting for heavy grease, works better than repeated chemical treatments. Restaurants should not rely on disposals in place of grease management. We are happy to look at the line when we service the disposal so you know where it stands, and we can clear it on the same visit.
Pricing
What Affects the Cost of Garbage Disposal Service
Garbage disposal cost depends on whether the unit can be repaired or needs replacing, the size and model you choose, and the condition of the sink drain and connections. Freeing a jam is a quick job. Replacing a leaking or burned out unit includes the new disposal, mounting and connections. If the kitchen drain line is clogged with grease and food, clearing it is part of the work. We look first and give you an upfront quote before any work starts.
Call (518) 776-7838 for an upfront quote. We answer 24/7 and explain the price before any work starts.
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Garbage Disposals Near You
We provide garbage disposals across Philadelphia and Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties.
FAQ
Garbage Disposals Questions, Answered
A humming disposal that will not spin is usually jammed by something hard, like a bone, fruit pit or utensil, wedged between the plate and the ring. Turn off power first. Many units have a hex socket on the bottom that you can turn with the wrench that came with it to free the jam. Then press the reset button. If it still hums, the motor may be failing.
The disposal grinds food, but the drain past it has to carry that food away. If the trap or kitchen drain line is partly clogged with grease and food, the ground waste has nowhere to go and comes back up in the sink. In older Philadelphia homes with long, flat kitchen drain runs, this is very common. Clearing the line usually fixes it.
It depends on where it leaks. Leaks at the sink flange, dishwasher hose or discharge pipe can usually be fixed by resealing or replacing a seal. If water leaks from the bottom of the unit body, the internal seals have failed and the disposal needs to be replaced. We find the source before recommending either.
A disposal can work in an older home if you use it carefully. Run plenty of cold water, grind small amounts at a time and keep grease, coffee grounds, eggshells and fibrous food out of it. Old cast iron drains and flat kitchen runs collect buildup faster, so homes with disposals may benefit from periodic drain cleaning.
Many garbage disposals last around 8 to 15 years, depending on the model and how they are used. Frequent jams, leaks from the body, rust inside the chamber and a motor that keeps tripping its reset are signs it is near the end. Replacement is usually quick, and it is a good time to check the drain line too.
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