Bad smell from the disposal
A sour smell is usually trapped food residue. If it persists, we look at the trap, the drain line and the dishwasher connection.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair in Bloomingdale, IL
Jammed, humming, leaking or dead garbage disposals repaired or replaced by licensed plumbers in Bloomingdale.
- Serving Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Garbage disposal problems we fix in Bloomingdale
We repair and install garbage disposals in Bloomingdale kitchens. That means clearing jams, tracing leaks, sizing a new unit to how you cook, and connecting it to the sink, the dishwasher and the power under the cabinet.
Disposal leaking from the bottom
If the drip comes from the body of the disposal, the seals inside are worn through. Replacement is the fix.
Adding a disposal where there was none
We mount the unit, rebuild the drain to suit it and tell you what electrical work is needed if there's no outlet or switch.
Disposal too small for the household
Small, low-horsepower units bog down with busy-family loads. A larger motor grinds faster and jams less.
Disposal won't turn on at all
No sound at all points to power: the reset button, the breaker, the switch or the plug. We test each and replace the unit only if the motor is dead.
Grinding slowly or making loud noises
Metal-on-metal noise usually means something is in the chamber. If it's empty and still loud, the bearings or grinding ring are worn.
Home on a septic system
Ground food adds solids to a septic tank. Your septic pro is the right person to say whether a disposal fits your system and how often it should be pumped.
Disposal hums but won't grind
Humming is a jam until proven otherwise. We turn the power off, free the flywheel with a hex key from underneath and clear what was caught.
What we hook up and check
- Diagnose the problemWe check for jams, the reset, power, leaks and drain clogs before suggesting a new unit.
- Repair leaks at connectionsLeaks at the mount, outlet or dishwasher hose fixed without a new unit.
- Remove the old unitOld disposal disconnected from power and drain and taken away.
- Size the new disposalHorsepower and grinding chamber matched to your cooking and household.
- Mount and sealDisposal hung on a new mounting assembly and sealed to the sink.
- Drain connectionDischarge elbow, trap and tailpieces set so the sink drains freely.
- Test and clean upWe run water, grind a test load and check every joint.
What to pick before the install
Batch feedA lid-activated unit that grinds one load at a time and keeps hands out.
Plug-in or hardwiredA cord kit into a switched outlet, or a direct connection in a junction box.
Continuous feedSwitch on, run water and add scraps as it grinds.
Septic-rated modelsSome units are designed for septic homes; use them only if your septic pro agrees.
Stainless grinding partsStainless chambers and grind components resist corrosion and last longer.
What the work looks like in Bloomingdale homes
Before
Installed
DetailGarbage Disposal Installation & Repair in a 1980s two-story, Bloomingdale
This one is a 1980s two-story in Bloomingdale. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: an old disposal that hummed, jammed and leaked into the cabinet. After: a new garbage disposal installed under the sink with a clean dishwasher connection. On site this meant diagnose the problem, remove the old unit, plus drain connection.
Before
AfterGarbage Disposal Installation & Repair in a 1980s two-story, Roselle
The site: a 1980s two-story in Roselle. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was a disposal that had stopped grinding. Finished kitchen: a new garbage disposal installed under the sink with a clean dishwasher connection. Work included size the new disposal, mount and seal, plus drain connection.
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Before
AfterGarbage Disposal Installation & Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Carol Stream
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream. Before: white double sink. The main complaint was a disposal that had stopped grinding. The result: a new garbage disposal installed under the sink with a clean dishwasher connection. Work included size the new disposal, mount and seal, plus test and clean up.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bloomingdale
The same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable.
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AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Bloomingdale
Finished: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bloomingdale →Install day
- Tell us what it's doingHumming, silent, leaking or slow: the symptom points to the fix.
- Diagnose on siteA licensed plumber finds out whether it's a repair or a replacement.
- Written estimateYou get the repair or replacement price in writing before work starts.
- Repair or installWe fix the problem or install the new unit and connect it, usually in one visit.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair questions from Bloomingdale homeowners
Do I need a plumber or an electrician?
Usually just a plumber when replacing. Adding a disposal where there's no power under the sink needs electrical work too.
How long does it take to install a new garbage disposal?
A replacement usually takes an hour or two. A first-time install with drain changes takes longer.
What shouldn't go down a disposal?
Grease and hard or fibrous waste cause most jams and clogs. Run cold water while grinding.
Why is my disposal humming but not working?
Usually a jam. Running it while it hums can damage the motor, so switch it off.
Can you install a disposal I bought?
Of course. Have it on site and we'll install it with new mounting parts if needed.
Bloomingdale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
Bloomingdale plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for disposal repair or replacement?
Plumbing license required depending on permit type, and a Letter of Intent is required for all plumbing work. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Bloomingdale water: how does it affect disposal repair or replacement?
Bloomingdale's water source: Purchased from DuPage Water Commission; Lake Michigan water supplied via City of Chicago. We plan fittings and filters around it.
What is the Bloomingdale building department phone number?
Permits go through Building & Zoning Department, phone (630) 671-5660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- A lot of Bloomingdale kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bloomingdale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
Old Town Bloomingdale
ZIP 60108
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair nearby
Other kitchen services in Bloomingdale
Kitchen Drain CleaningSlow or backed-up kitchen sinks cleared, grease and all.
Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain RepairLeaking traps, strainers and drain pipes under the sink, fixed.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.