Garbage Disposal Repair Riverside

Most people use their garbage disposal several times a day without thinking about it. We only realize how much we’ve come to depend on our disposal, when it no longer operates as it should.

Simple Fixes to Common Garbage Disposal Problems

Some of the most common problems homeowners have with their garbage disposals are:

Jammed Garbage Disposal

Garbage disposals become jammed when something gets lodged between the blades that prevent it from rotating. A jammed blade is an easy repair fro a Proline technician that does not take long to fix. You may even try to unjam the garbage disposal yourself:

To repair a jammed garbage disposal, you must turn off the power at your electrical box. Next, place an offset wrench inside the bottom slot of the garbage disposal. Then, turn the wrench clockwise, and then counterclockwise. In most cases, this action will release whatever is causing a blockage.

Clogged Garbage Disposal

If a garbage disposal is clogged, it’s usually because there is an object lodged in the disposal or you have something blocking the drain. Almost any type of material can cause the drains to become clogged.

To unclog a garbage disposal, you should disconnect the drain trap that’s attached to the bottom of the unit. Clean out the trap, rinse it, and then reattach it.

Leaking Garbage Disposal

Sometimes a water leak beneath your kitchen sink or dishwasher can be attributed to a leaking garbage disposal. To determine whether your garbage disposal is causing the leak, our technicians check the garbage disposal flange.

You may do this check yourself. If you find that the flage is leaking, then remove the garbage disposal so you can replace the flange.

You could also find that water is leaking where the garbage disposal is connected to the dishwasher or sink. If so, simply tighten the connection.

If you try the aforementioned solutions and your garbage disposal is still not working correctly, give Proline a call.

Less Common Garbage Disposal Issues

You may also want to call a Proline plumber if you find that:

• The Garbage Disposal Blade is Bent
• A Blade is Missing and/or Broken
• A New Gasket is Required

Give Proline a call to quickly fix any garbage disposal issues you might encounter at (800) 273-7247