Dishwasher drains poorly after a new disposal
If the dishwasher stopped draining right after a new disposal went in, the knockout in the dishwasher port is the first thing we check.
Serving Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair in Glen Ellyn, IL
Jammed, humming, leaking or dead garbage disposals repaired or replaced by licensed plumbers in Glen Ellyn.
- Installers working in Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Garbage disposal problems we fix in Glen Ellyn
A disposal fails in a handful of ways: it jams, it hums, it leaks or it simply stops. In Glen Ellyn our licensed plumbers find out which, fix what can be fixed and replace the unit when it's done, with the drain and dishwasher hooked up properly.
Home on a septic system
A disposal sends more food solids into a septic tank. If your Glen Ellyn home is on septic, check with your septic professional about pumping frequency and whether a disposal suits your system.
Grinding slowly or making loud noises
A disposal that takes forever to clear food has dull or worn components. Older units in that state are usually replaced.
Wall switch or wiring problems
A disposal that works only sometimes may have a failing switch or a loose connection. We check the power side along with the unit.
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.
Leak at the sink flange or drain pipe
Leaks at the side usually come from the drain elbow gasket or the dishwasher inlet. A new gasket and a tight clamp usually solve it.
Adding a disposal where there was none
A first disposal needs a switched outlet or wiring under the sink, a sink opening that fits its flange and room in the cabinet. We check all three.
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.
What the install includes
- Diagnose the problemA look at the disposal, its wiring and the drain to see what actually failed.
- Remove the old unitOld disposal disconnected from power and drain and taken away.
- Size the new disposalA unit sized for how much food goes down the sink.
- Mount and sealNew sink flange bedded in putty and the disposal locked to the mount.
- Drain connectionThe drain rebuilt to the disposal outlet height.
- Dishwasher hookupKnockout plug removed, hose connected, high loop or air gap set as code requires.
- Test and clean upFull test with the sink and dishwasher draining, then cleanup.
Models, parts and fittings
Batch feedA lid-activated unit that grinds one load at a time and keeps hands out.
Sound insulationSound-dampened models for open kitchens.
Septic-rated modelsModels built for septic systems, for owners whose septic service approves a disposal.
Plug-in or hardwiredTwo ways to power a disposal; the existing setup usually decides.
Stainless grinding partsStainless chambers and grind components resist corrosion and last longer.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair before and after — Glen Ellyn homes
Before
Installed
DetailGarbage Disposal Installation & Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Glen Ellyn
A 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: an old disposal that hummed, jammed and leaked into the cabinet. The result: a new garbage disposal installed under the sink with a clean dishwasher connection. Work included remove the old unit, mount and seal, plus test and clean up.
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: garbage disposal installation & repair
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Villa Park. Before: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was a rusted disposal and a wet cabinet floor. The result: a new garbage disposal installed under the sink with a clean dishwasher connection. On site this meant diagnose the problem, size the new disposal, plus test and clean up.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair in Villa Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glen Ellyn
The same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable.
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Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn postwar bi-level: before and after
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
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Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1950s ranch, Glen Ellyn
What changed: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glen Ellyn →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 estimateAn itemized quote listing the unit, parts and labor.
- Repair or installWe fix the problem or install the new unit and connect it, usually in one visit.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair questions from Glen Ellyn homeowners
What does disposal installation or repair cost?
A jam repair and a new unit with drain work are priced differently. You get a line-item price before work starts.
What shouldn't go down a disposal?
Keep out fats, hard items and stringy or starchy scraps like celery, peels and pasta in bulk.
Why is my disposal humming but not working?
The motor gets power but the plate can't turn. Something is stuck, or the motor is failing.
Can you install a disposal I bought?
Of course. Have it on site and we'll install it with new mounting parts if needed.
Can a leaking disposal be repaired?
Depends where it leaks. Connections are repairable; a leaking housing isn't.
Glen Ellyn contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village and meet license and insurance requirements (Village Code 4-1-11); work that does not need a building permit is exempt. We take care of that before work starts.
Is Glen Ellyn water hard, and does it matter for disposal repair or replacement?
Glen Ellyn's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased from the DuPage Water Commission (supplied via the City of Chicago). We plan fittings and filters around it.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60137
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Other kitchen services in Glen Ellyn
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.