Garbage Disposal Repair & Install in Toronto

Signs you need garbage disposal repair

• The unit hums but the plate does not spin
• Nothing at all happens when switched on
• A drip from underneath the disposer body
• Loud grinding or rattling from a broken part
• Sink drains slowly after using the disposal

What causes it in older Toronto homes

Older houses often have long, flat kitchen drain runs, which is a problem for a disposal: ground food needs water and slope to travel. Fibrous scraps like celery and onion skins, and coffee grounds, settle out and build up. The disposal itself may be jammed by bones or pits, or corroded after years of use.

What we do on site, in order

1. We cut power and check for a jam, freeing the plate from below with a hex key.
2. We reset the overload switch and test it.
3. We check connections at the sink flange, the dishwasher inlet and the discharge for leaks.
4. If the unit is leaking from its body, we replace it, choosing a size that fits the space.
5. If the drain line is the real problem, we clear it and talk about how to use the disposal so it does not happen again.

What affects the price

A reset and unjam is quick. A new disposal depends on model and on whether the sink flange, the dishwasher connection or the drain need changing too. You get the price before we start.

When to call right away

With water leaking into the cabinet, switch the unit off and put a bucket under it. If the sink fills and will not drain, see kitchen drain cleaning.

The job, in four moves

1. 1
   Empty the cabinet

   Shut-off stops tested first; seized ones noted for replacement.

2. 2
   Strip the old parts

   Supply lines, trap and tailpiece off; cartridge or stem pulled.

3. 3
   Fit new hardware

   New cartridge, stops or tap set, slip-joint washers renewed.

4. 4
   Run it hard

   Both temperatures at full flow, every joint wiped and checked dry.

Common questions