Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Garbage Disposal Installation and Repair in Highland Park, IL
Jammed, humming, leaking or just dead. We repair garbage disposals and install new ones, with a flat price before we start. Serving Highland Park and the North Shore.
Common Garbage Disposal Problems
Most disposal problems fall into one of these:
It Hums but Won't Spin
Something is jammed between the plate and the housing. Turn it off at the switch and don't put your hand in it.
It Won't Turn On at All
The reset button may have tripped, or the motor or wiring has failed.
Leaking Under the Sink
Leaks at the sink flange, the dishwasher connection or the body of the unit. A leak from the body usually means replacement.
Slow Drain or Bad Smell
Food buildup in the unit or the drain line. If the sink backs up, see drain cleaning.
Garbage Disposals in Older Highland Park Homes
Nearly half of Highland Park homes were built before 1960, long before disposals were standard. That affects both repairs and new installs.
Older Drain Lines
Older cast iron and galvanized kitchen drains are rougher inside, so ground food catches more easily. Run plenty of cold water with the disposal and keep grease out of it.
Adding a Disposal
If your kitchen never had one, we'll check the drain setup and electrical access before we quote, so the install goes in right the first time.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
A disposal job should be quick and clean. Here's how we handle it.
1. Options, Not a Sales Pitch
Your plumber explains what's wrong in plain English first, then walks you through your options. You decide.
2. A Clear Price Before Any Work Starts
You get a flat-rate price before we touch anything, with no surprise add-ons when the job is done.
3. Respect for Your Home
Shoe covers on, work area protected, and the space cleaned up before we leave.
Customer Stories
Garbage Disposal Reviews
5.0 stars from 42 Google reviews for our Highland Park office.
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"Andrew A and Dron did a great job. They replaced my trash disposal quickly and effectively, and were good with my dog. Thanks!"
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"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 Highland Park Homeowners
Jams and loose connections are repairs. A leaking body or dead motor means replacement.
A jam, a tripped reset or a loose connection is a repair. A leak from the body of the unit or a burned-out motor usually means replacement, especially on an older unit.
Grease, bones, fibrous scraps, coffee grounds and eggshells.
Grease, oil, bones, fibrous scraps like celery and corn husks, coffee grounds and eggshells. They dull the blades, jam the unit or clog the drain line.
Often around 8 to 15 years, depending on the model and use.
Many last around 8 to 15 years, depending on the model and how it's used. Grinding hard or fibrous food shortens that.
It depends on the unit and any changes needed. You get a flat price first.
It depends on the unit, whether the plumbing or electrical needs changes and whether it's a replacement or a new install. 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 Highland Park
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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.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain and snowmelt.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas line repair, leak detection and gas fireplace service.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Serving the North Shore, 24/7 Phone
Disposal Jammed or Leaking?
Our Highland Park office is at 1904 Green Bay Rd B, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Highwood, Fort Sheridan, Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glencoe and more.
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