The household garbage disposal is a useful appliance to have in your kitchen. In fact, no modern kitchen is complete without one. As helpful as these kitchen sink accessories are, they can also be a major pain when they develop leaks or clogs. Garbage disposals can also cause major stress when they won’t turn on; interrupting your clean-up routine and making you fear the cost of repairing or replacing the unit.

My South San Francisco Plumber understands the importance of having a working garbage disposal in your kitchen. We also recognize the need for having access to affordable plumbing service when you need garbage disposal repair or installation. This is why we have built our business around the concept of delivering fast, inexpensive plumbing repairs around the clock without delay.

When Should I Call for Garbage Disposal Repair?

The best answer is right away. Are all garbage disposal problems emergencies? No. Sometimes they are simply irritating occurrences such as a disposal that makes too much noise, shakes a little too much, or every now and then jams. But, these minor problems can quickly turn into major issues that can cause leaks, flooding, electrical problems, and water damage. This is why we keep our phones open 24/7, staffed with friendly plumbers that are eager to send a licensed and local contractor to your home to take care of the problem without delay.

Do I Need to Replace a Broken Disposal?

Most of the time garbage disposal problems can easily be repaired. If your disposal is only a few years old, it makes the most sense to try to repair the problem to save money. Common problems with garbage disposals include damaged seals, leaky hoses, jammed blades, and faulty on/off switches. These are problems that are easily repairable and not too costly to fix.

If your disposal has a major problem, our plumbing specialists will thoroughly examine the situation and make a suggestion for repair or replacement based on the nature of the problem, the cost of repairs, and the age of the unit. After reviewing this information, you can then make the decision of what course of action is best for you.

Routine Maintenance Prevents Major Garbage Disposal Repairs

Obviously, you want to keep your disposal running as long as possible without needing major repairs. The easiest way to do this is to maintain and care for your appliance according to manufacturer suggestions. If you’re uncertain how to properly operate and take care of your disposal, give us a call. We dispense advice to South San Francisco, CA, residents on a daily basis and are always happy to share the many ways you can avoid garbage disposal repair and replacement.