Sewer Repair
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Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Garbage Disposal Installation and Repair in Elmhurst, IL
A disposal that hums, leaks or won't start, or a kitchen that never had one. We install, repair and replace garbage disposals in Elmhurst homes. Our office is on York Street, downtown.
Is Your Elmhurst Disposal Failing?
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 Elmhurst Kitchens
Many Elmhurst kitchens are adding or upgrading disposals.
First-Time Installs
Older kitchens may need an outlet and drain changes.
Old Drain Lines
Ground food can clog older pipe.
Units Past 10 Years
Often leak from the housing.
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.
Picking a Replacement Disposal
Most households do well with a 1/2 or 3/4 horsepower disposal. More power grinds finer and jams less. Stainless steel parts last longer. A sound-insulated model is quieter, which matters in an open kitchen. If your dishwasher drains through the disposal, we'll make sure the new one has the right connection and the knockout plug is removed.
What Affects the Price of a Disposal Job
The disposal itself is one part. The rest depends on what's under the sink: whether there's an outlet, whether the drain lines up and whether the dishwasher connects through it. A straight swap is quick. A first-time install may need an outlet and drain changes. We look first and quote one flat price.
Customer Stories
Garbage Disposal Reviews
4.8 stars from 285 Google reviews for our Elmhurst office.
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"Ron was thorough, knowledgeable and competently fixed our sink that has been backing up for years. I highly recommend."
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"Stephen Walan has done a great job helping us to remove our kitchen sink clog using hydro jetting. He listened and answered all our questions patiently. J. Blanton's overall service and communication was good."
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"Edgar was amazing! He not only fixed our leaky sink, but also completely improved the overall plumbing structure and made things run more efficiently. Thank you!"
Got Questions?
Garbage Disposal Questions From Elmhurst Homeowners
Usually.
Usually. We may need to add an outlet and adjust the drain.
Turn it off. It's probably jammed.
Turn it off. Try the reset button and the hex key under the unit. If it won't turn, call us.
If it leaks from the body or is old, replace it.
If the housing leaks or it's over about 10 years old, replacing it usually makes more sense.
Grease, bones, fibrous food and coffee grounds.
Grease, bones, fibrous foods, eggshells and coffee grounds cause most problems.
A plug inside the dishwasher inlet.
A plug inside a new disposal's dishwasher inlet. It must be removed if the dishwasher connects there.
Usually a failed internal seal.
A leak from the bottom of the unit usually means an internal seal has failed. That can't be repaired, so the disposal needs replacing.
Usually, with an outlet and proper venting.
Usually. The island needs an outlet and a drain with proper venting. We'll check both.
It depends on the unit. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the unit and the connections. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
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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 Elmhurst
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Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Hydro Jetting
High-pressure sewer cleaning that scours roots, grease and scale off the pipe walls.
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.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
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 Elmhurst office is at 116 S York St, Suite 212, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Villa Park, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Westchester, Glen Ellyn and more.
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