Disposal problems we fix
- It hums but does not spin. Something is jammed inside.
- Nothing happens when you flip the switch.
- It leaks under the sink.
- The sink will not drain or water backs up into the other bowl.
- It is loud, rattles or shakes.
- It smells no matter how much you rinse it.
- The dishwasher will not drain through it.
Repair first
A disposal that will not turn is often just jammed, and clearing a jam is a quick repair, not a new unit. We try that first. A leak at the top, where the disposal meets the sink, or at the side, where the dishwasher and drain connect, can usually be resealed or tightened.
Some things cannot be repaired. If water leaks from the bottom of the unit, the seal inside has failed and the disposal has to be replaced. The same goes for a burned-out motor.
When the disposal is not the problem
A sink that keeps backing up is often a drain problem, not a disposal problem. Grease and food build up in the pipe past the disposal. A new disposal will not fix that. We check the drain while we are under the sink, and if the line is the cause we clear it. See drain cleaning.
If it needs replacing
We install InSinkErator and Waste King disposals, usually in the same visit, and take the old one away. For most families a 3/4 horsepower unit is the right size. Our garbage disposal page has the models, and there is more about the brand on our InSinkErator page.
Where we work
We are based in Hayward and repair disposals in all Hayward ZIP codes (94541, 94542, 94544, 94545) and in Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Union City and the wider East Bay. Landlords and property managers can send us several units at once.
About Friendly Services
Family-owned, with over 20 years in Hayward. License CSLB #1156315 (C-36 plumbing), $1M general liability cover and workers' comp. Five-year workmanship warranty on our own work. 100+ five-star reviews online. Se habla español.