Garbage Disposal Repair in Las Vegas

Common garbage disposal problems we fix

A disposal is a simple machine, which makes its failures fairly predictable. Where the trouble shows up, and what it sounds like, tells us a lot before the unit even comes off the sink.

Humming but not turning

A hum with no grinding means the motor is getting power but the flywheel is stuck. Bones, fruit pits, glass, or a utensil wedged between the impeller and the grind ring are the usual cause. Left running, a jammed motor overheats and trips its internal overload.

No sound at all

Silence when you flip the switch usually means the reset button has tripped, the wall switch has failed, a breaker or GFCI outlet has cut power, or the motor itself is done.

Leaking from the top

Water dripping from where the disposal meets the sink points to the sink flange. The plumber's putty or gasket has loosened, or the mounting ring has worked itself loose.

Leaking from the side

The side ports carry the dishwasher drain hose and the sink drain pipe. A loose clamp, a cracked hose end, or a worn gasket at the discharge elbow is the usual find, and these are generally fixable.

Leaking from the bottom

A drip from the base or the reset button area means an internal seal has failed and water is reaching the motor. That can't be repaired in any practical way, so the honest answer is a replacement unit.

Slow draining sink

Grease, starchy food, or coffee grounds can pack the drain line past the disposal. Dull grinding parts can also leave larger scraps that settle in the trap.

Grinding, rattling or bad smells

Metal on metal usually means something hard is inside, while a lingering smell comes from food trapped under the splash guard or in the grind chamber.

Repair or replace: an honest answer

Jams, loose flanges, side-port leaks, failed switches and drain line clogs are usually worth fixing. A disposal that leaks from the bottom, or a motor that has burned out, is a different story; replacing the unit is almost always the better use of your money.

We handle both. If you need a new unit, we can remove the old one and install the replacement, including connecting the dishwasher drain and testing everything for leaks. We'll explain the options so you can pick what fits your kitchen and budget.

What happens on the visit, cost and warranty

We check power, run the unit, trace any leak to its source and inspect the drain path, including the trap and air gap. You get a plain explanation and a quote before any work begins. If a part or replacement unit has to be ordered, we tell you the timeline before you approve.

$75 Diagnostic — Waived With Repair. The $75 diagnostic fee is waived when you approve the repair. What drives the rest of the cost is the part or unit involved, how much room there is under the sink, and how the plumbing is laid out.

Repairs and installations we perform carry a 90-day warranty on parts and labor. You get an itemized invoice by email and pay online by card.