Plumbing
Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation
Power Pro Plumbing, Heating & Air repairs and replaces garbage disposals of every make and model across Los Angeles and Orange County, usually the same day you call, from jams and reset trips to leaks under the sink.
Sometimes a jammed disposal just needs to be safely cleared and reset; sometimes a burned-out motor or corroded housing means replacement is the smarter spend. Our plumbers give you a straight answer either way, with the price quoted upfront before any work starts.
Replacing your disposal? Right now a new garbage disposal installation comes with free drain cleaning — a nice bonus, since the kitchen drain is usually half the problem anyway.
Current special: FREE Drain Cleaning — residential only, expires 12/31/26. See all specials
What can a garbage disposal handle?
A garbage disposal can handle soft, organic food scraps only, and most disposal failures trace back to what went down the drain. Keep these out of the unit:
- Grease and cooking oils — they solidify in the drain line downstream
- Fibrous foods like celery, corn husks, and onion skins that wrap around the impellers
- Starchy waste like pasta, rice, and potato peels that swell into a paste
- Coffee grounds, eggshells, bones, and fruit pits
- Anything non-organic — if it isn't food, it doesn't belong in the disposal
Should you repair or replace your garbage disposal?
Jams, dull impellers, and stuck reset buttons are usually repairable, while a failed motor or seals usually mean replacement. A typical disposal lasts around 12 years, less with heavy use. A humming motor that won't turn even after clearing, persistent leaks from the housing itself, or a unit that trips the breaker generally mean the motor or seals are done — and a new unit will cost less than chasing repairs.
We install quality disposals sized for your household and haul away the old unit. Most swaps take under an hour.
Garbage Disposal Repair FAQs
My disposal hums but doesn't spin — what's wrong? +
That's almost always a jam: the motor is trying to turn but something is blocking the impeller plate. Turn it off promptly (a stalled motor burns out fast) and never put your hand in the chamber. We can clear the jam safely and check whether the motor survived.
How long should the reset button take to work? +
Press and hold the red reset button on the bottom of the unit for about 15 seconds. If the disposal still won't run — or resets only to trip again — there's an electrical or motor fault that needs a professional look.
How long do garbage disposals last? +
Around 12 years on average. Frequent jams, recurring leaks, or a unit that needs constant resetting near the end of that window are your cue that replacement beats repair.
Is there a deal if I replace my disposal? +
Yes — new garbage disposal installations currently include free drain cleaning (residential only; offers can't be combined and expire 12/31/26). Since kitchen clogs and struggling disposals usually go hand in hand, it's a genuinely useful pairing.
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