A broken garbage disposal means standing water in your sink and backed-up drains. The good news is most disposal problems get fixed quickly without replacing the whole unit.
Disposals jam when food particles wrap around the grinding ring or when objects like silverware fall inside. Hard materials like fruit pits, bones, and ice cubes can crack the impeller blades or get lodged in the chamber. Leaks happen around the rubber seal or bolts, and sometimes the motor just stops working altogether. Strange noises usually mean something's loose inside or the grinding mechanisms are wearing out.
Most disposal problems come from putting the wrong things down the drain. Grease, oils, and fibrous materials like celery and corn husks get tangled around the spinning parts. Hair from sinks nearby can also work its way into the chamber. Hard items like bones and fruit pits can chip the grinding surfaces or jam the impeller completely, stopping everything cold.
The rubber gaskets that seal the disposal also wear out over time. After years of grinding food waste and vibration, those seals fail and water starts dripping into your cabinet. Sometimes it's just age. A 10 or 12 year old disposal has lived a full life, and the motor bearings wear down until it won't spin anymore.
We start by turning off power and checking what's actually wrong. For jams, we carefully remove the obstruction using pliers or our removal tools, never by hand and never with the power on. If the impeller is cracked or the grinding ring is damaged, we can replace those parts and get you going again.
For leaks, we replace the rubber seal or tighten and replace bolts as needed. If the motor is dead and won't spin, we'll talk through whether a repair or replacement makes the most sense for your situation. We carry common disposal models and can often install a replacement the same day.
When you call us out for garbage disposal problems, here's what you can expect.
Our plumber will listen to what you describe, then physically inspect the disposal without running it. We'll check for jams, leaks, and test the motor to see if it spins. We'll look at the rubber seal, the bolts, and any visible damage to the grinding surfaces. This takes just a few minutes but tells us exactly what's needed.
We look at every component and explain what we find in plain language. No surprises.
If something's stuck, we carefully extract it. We use the proper tools and never force anything. The goal is to clear whatever's lodged without damaging the grinding mechanisms or the chamber walls. Once the jam is out, we run water through to make sure everything flows again.
We work with the power off and use proven techniques that don't cause more damage.
We'll let you know if parts like the seal, gasket, or mounting bolts need replacing. We'll also tell you straight if the motor has failed or the grinding components are too damaged to keep going. For drain blockages that seem related to disposal problems, we can clean that system too.
We give you the cost of repair versus replacement so you can decide what makes sense.
Once we're done, we test the disposal with water running and explain what we did and why. We'll go over how to use it properly going forward and what things to avoid putting down the drain. We want you to feel confident in the repair.
We leave you with clear information and disposal care tips to prevent future problems.
You reach a real person who listens to your problem, not a menu or robot. We book same-day appointments and actually show up when promised.
We tell you exactly what's wrong and give you honest options. If a repair works, we do the repair. We don't push expensive replacements you don't need.
Our technicians are licensed and experienced with all major disposal brands and models. They explain what they're doing and leave your kitchen clean.
Disposal issues don't wait for business hours. We're available nights, weekends, and holidays for emergency repairs.
We tell you the price before we start work. No hidden fees, no surprises on the invoice. You know what it costs.
We do the job right the first time. If something goes wrong with our repair, we come back and fix it at no extra charge.
We serve Denver and the entire surrounding metro area. Whether you're in downtown Denver, the highlands, south Denver, or out toward the suburbs, we can get to you.
We handle garbage disposal repair throughout Denver, from the Central Platte Valley and LoDo to Park Hill, Cherry Creek, Washington Park, Cheesman Park, and the Baker neighborhood. We also serve Congress Park, Capitol Hill, and the historic blocks around downtown. If you're in any part of the city proper, we can usually schedule same-day service.
Our service area extends to Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Westminster, Arvada, Centennial, and all surrounding communities. We regularly drive to the Tech Center, Boulder, Fort Collins, and everywhere in between. No matter where you are in the metro area, we're ready to come fix your disposal or discuss other plumbing services.
Use cold water while grinding, not hot. Cold water helps solidify grease so it breaks apart rather than coating the pipes. Run the disposal while it's running and for several seconds after you stop feeding it food. This clears the chamber and keeps things moving down the drain.
Never put grease, oil, bones, fruit pits, or fibrous vegetables like corn husks down the drain. These are the main causes of jams. Pasta, rice, and bread can expand in water, so avoid those too. If you have a garbage disposal, use it for small food scraps only. For larger amounts of food waste, scrape your plates into a compost bin or trash first.
Run the disposal every week or two even if you're not using it regularly. Just turn it on with cold water for a few seconds to keep the seals lubricated and prevent rust inside the chamber. If something is stuck, don't just keep hitting the switch. Cut the power and call us. Forcing a jam can damage the motor.
If your disposal is old, leaking, or quit working entirely, we can have it fixed or replaced quickly. We also handle related issues like drain cleaning, pipe repair, and leak detection if the problem has spread to your plumbing. Contact us today to schedule your repair or get an estimate on a new disposal installation.
Don't let a broken disposal back up your sink. Call us today for fast, honest repair service throughout the Denver area.
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