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Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation in Arlington Heights, IL
A disposal that hums but won't spin, leaks under the sink or just stopped. We repair it when we can and replace it when we can't, with a flat price before we start. From our office on East Central Road.
Common Garbage Disposal Problems
Most disposal calls are one of these:
It Hums but Won't Turn
Something is jammed in the grinding chamber. Turn it off at the switch and keep your hands out.
Nothing Happens
Try the reset button on the bottom. If it still won't run, the motor or wiring has failed.
It Leaks
A leak at the flange or a hose is a repair. A leak from the unit's body means replacement.
The Sink Drains Slowly
Food buildup in the disposal or the drain below it. See drain cleaning if it backs up.
Garbage Disposals in Arlington Heights Kitchens
Kitchens here range from original postwar layouts to recent remodels, and disposal work varies with them.
Adding a Disposal to an Older Kitchen
Some kitchens from the 1950s and 1960s never had one. We check the drain size, the dishwasher hookup and whether there's power under the sink before quoting.
Older Drain Lines Under the Sink
A new disposal can expose a weak, corroded drain arm in an older home. We check it while we're there so the sink drains properly.
Replacing a Worn-Out Unit
In homes from the 1970s and 1980s, a disposal swap is usually straightforward. We match the mount when we can to keep the job quick.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
A disposal job should be quick and clean.
1. Diagnose
Jam, leak, tripped reset or a dead motor. We find out which and show you.
2. Flat Price
Repair or replace, you get one number before we start.
3. Test Everything
We run the disposal and the dishwasher and check every connection for drips.
Customer Stories
Garbage Disposal Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
★★★★★
"Andrew was very professional but also personable, explaining the issue and how they were going to fix it and gave me some tips to help avoid having a recurrence. They were able to get my kitchen sink up and running again right before the holidays which was a life saver."
★★★★★
"Ty did great work and took the time to answer all our questions. Bonus: Very pet friendly! Was great with Darcy!"
★★★★★
"Andrew was able to come same-day and diagnosed the issue, provided some options, and got us all figured out. Easy process overall and will call them again for future plumbing problems."
Got Questions?
Garbage Disposal Questions From Arlington Heights Homeowners
A jam or loose connection is a repair. A leaking body or dead motor means replace.
A jam, a tripped reset or a loose connection can be fixed. A disposal leaking from its body or with a burned-out motor needs replacing. We'll tell you which.
Grease, bones, fibrous scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, rice and pasta.
Grease and oil, bones, fibrous scraps like celery and corn husks, coffee grounds, eggshells, rice and pasta. They jam the unit or build up in the drain line.
Often 8 to 15 years, depending on the model and use.
Many last around 8 to 15 years. Frequent jams, leaks and louder grinding mean it's near the end.
Food trapped under the splash guard and in the drain.
Food gets trapped under the rubber splash guard and in the drain below. Run cold water for 15 to 20 seconds after each use and grind a few ice cubes now and then. A smell that keeps returning usually means the drain line needs cleaning.
It depends on the unit and any plumbing or electrical work. You get a flat price first.
It depends on the unit and whether plumbing or electrical changes are needed. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Arlington Heights
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up and flood when it rains.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to Get Your Disposal Working?
Our Arlington Heights office is at 1204 E. Central Road, Suite 3, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Schaumburg and more.
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