Garbage Disposal Repair

Convenient, safe and easy to use, garbage disposals are a part of many Gwinnett County area kitchens

Unfortunately, these disposals often stop functioning as they should–and it may surprise you to find out why. It’s not due to a mechanical malfunction or an inferior product. Often, the reason garbage disposals break down is the way we use them.

Why Is My Garbage Disposal Not Working?

Garbage disposals have a simple purpose. They shred and chop the residue from your food into bits so tiny that they can safely pass through the rest of your house’s plumbing without causing any clogs. However, to do this, the food you put into it needs to be small enough to make it through the processor itself.

Though it isn’t the cause 100% of the time, the main reason garbage disposals break down frequently is because people fill it with chunks of food too big or too hard for it to chop and shred! At the end of your meals, make sure to throw any excessively large chunks of food away with the trash before you empty the rest of your plates. Otherwise, you could be in need of garbage disposal repair soon.

Day-To-Day Garbage Disposal Repair Tips

There are a few problems garbage disposals commonly experience that you may be able to fix yourself! Suppose your disposal isn’t working, switch its power on and listen carefully. If you hear a humming noise, it means your disposal is trying to function but is probably clogged by something. For garbage disposal clogs, it’s best to call Anthony Wimpey Plumbing to help sort out the issue.

However, if you don’t hear anything at all, it means your disposal isn’t getting power in the first place. To fix this, first check your disposal to see if there’s a reset button on it. And if you find the reset button, try pressing it. If there’s no button, or if that doesn’t work, check to see if your disposal is plugged in. Next, unplug it and try plugging another device into the outlet to see if it’s working. If you find out the outlet isn’t working, reset the circuit breaker.

If these steps don’t work, contact the garbage disposal repair Gwinnett County plumber, Anthony Wimpey Plumbing.

Is it Time to Replace Your Garbage Disposal?

If your garbage disposal has been working hard for you for 5-7 years, and its performance is starting to slip a bit, it may be time for a replacement. We can inspect your disposal to help you determine whether it’s time for a new one, or if we can keep your current unit working for a while longer.

If it is time for a new garbage disposal, we’ll help you choose a new model that’s a good fit for your usage needs and your budget. Plus, by getting a professional to install your new disposal, you’ll get a longer service life from it. We’ll even give you some helpful pointers on what you should and shouldn’t put into your disposal – and how to maintain it on a regular basis.