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Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under century-old homes.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Garbage Disposal Installation and Repair in Ravenswood, Chicago
A disposal that hums, leaks or won't start, or a kitchen that's never had one. We install, repair and replace disposals in Ravenswood homes and condos. Our office is on Ravenswood Avenue.
Garbage Disposal Problems
We fix disposals that:
Hum Without Grinding
A jam or failing motor.
Leak
A worn seal or cracked housing.
Won't Start
A tripped reset or bad switch.
Drain Slowly
A clog past the unit.
Garbage Disposals in Ravenswood Kitchens
Older kitchens add a few considerations.
First-Time Installs
May need an outlet and drain changes.
Old Drain Lines
Ground food can clog older pipe.
Shared Drains
In a two-flat, a disposal clog can affect the stack.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Repair if it's worth it.
1. Diagnose
Jam, motor, seal or drain.
2. A Flat Price
Repair or replace.
3. Tested
No leaks.
What Affects the Price of a Disposal Job
A straight swap is quick. A first-time install in an older kitchen may need an outlet and drain changes. A slow shared drain should be cleared first. We check and quote one flat price.
Customer Stories
Garbage Disposal Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
★★★★★
"Replacement of concrete basement sink to a more modern sink and workable faucet. Area clean after work done. Informative, friendly, and gets right to work Services Service not listed"
★★★★★
"Andrew A and D’Ron fixed our clogged kitchen sink and other items with same day service and were amazing to work with."
★★★★★
"We had Christian come for our home maintenance check and he was wonderful! I appreciated how thorough he was, that he provided me with feedback and notes for each potential issue he saw, and he even cleaned out a messy drain in my sink."
Got Questions?
Garbage Disposal Questions From Ravenswood Homeowners
Usually.
Usually. We may need to add an outlet and adjust the drain.
Turn it off. It's likely jammed.
Turn it off. Try the reset button and the hex key under the unit. If it won't turn, call us.
It can.
It can, especially with grease, fibrous food and coffee grounds.
If it leaks from the body or is old, replace it.
If the housing leaks or it's more than about 10 years old, replacing it usually makes more sense.
Check your association rules.
Check with your association. Most allow them.
The reset button and the switch.
Press the red reset button under the unit and check the wall switch and breaker. If it still won't start, call us.
It depends on the unit. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the unit and connections. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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 Ravenswood
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for frozen or burst pipes, from basement water lines to back porch spigots.
Water Testing & Filtration
Water testing and filtration systems, from under-sink filters to whole-house units.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to Fix Your Disposal?
Our Ravenswood office is at 5126 N Ravenswood Ave, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Edgewater, North Center, Uptown, Albany Park, West Ridge and more.
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