Condo disposal on a shared drain
Condo associations sometimes limit disposals or require certain work hours. We check the building rules and keep the work inside your unit's plumbing.
Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair in Mount Prospect, IL
Jammed, humming, leaking or dead garbage disposals repaired or replaced by licensed plumbers in Mount Prospect.
- Serving Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Garbage disposal problems we fix in Mount Prospect
We repair and install garbage disposals in Mount Prospect 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.
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.
Grinding slowly or making loud noises
Rattling, clanking or slow grinding can mean a utensil or bone fragment inside, or worn grinding parts. We check it before deciding on repair or replacement.
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
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.
Sink not draining with the disposal off
Water standing in the disposal side usually means food has packed into the unit or the trap below. We clear the clog and check the drain line.
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.
Bad smell from the disposal
Smells that come back after cleaning may point to a slow drain or a dishwasher hose holding dirty water. We check both.
What the install includes
- Clear jamsWe free a stuck grinding plate and take out what caused it.
- Repair leaks at connectionsSink flange reseated, drain gasket and dishwasher inlet resealed.
- Size the new disposalHorsepower and grinding chamber matched to your cooking and household.
- Mount and sealNew sink flange bedded in putty and the disposal locked to the mount.
- Drain connectionDischarge elbow, trap and tailpieces set so the sink drains freely.
- Power connectionCord kit for a switched outlet or a hardwired connection, depending on the setup.
- Test and clean upFull test with the sink and dishwasher draining, then cleanup.
Options to choose from
HorsepowerMore horsepower means more grinding power for bigger households and more cooking.
Septic-rated modelsSome units are designed for septic homes; use them only if your septic pro agrees.
Continuous feedRuns from a wall switch while you feed food in; the most common type.
Stainless grinding partsCorrosion-resistant grinding parts for longer service life.
Sound insulationInsulated housings make the disposal noticeably quieter.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair before and after — Mount Prospect homes
Before
Installed
DetailGarbage Disposal Installation & Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Mount Prospect
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was a rusted disposal and a wet cabinet floor. After: a new garbage disposal installed under the sink with a clean dishwasher connection. Work included clear jams, drain connection, plus test and clean up.
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: garbage disposal installation & repair
A 1990s two-story colonial in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: an old disposal that hummed, jammed and leaked into the cabinet. Finished kitchen: a new garbage disposal installed under the sink with a clean dishwasher connection. The job covered repair leaks at connections, mount and seal, plus power connection.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights. Before: white double 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. The job covered clear jams, size the new disposal, plus power connection.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Drain Cleaning in a 1980s two-story, Mount Prospect
The same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1960s ranch: before and after
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Mount Prospect →Install day
- Tell us what it's doingDescribe the noise or the leak, and send a photo under the sink if you can.
- 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 Mount Prospect homeowners
Where is the reset button?
Most units have a red reset on the underside. If pressing it doesn't help, check the breaker or call us.
Why is my disposal humming but not working?
It's jammed. Turn it off; freeing the flywheel from below and removing the object usually fixes it.
Do I need a plumber to install a garbage disposal?
In Illinois, plumbing work is done by plumbers licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Our licensed plumbers install and connect disposals.
Can you install a disposal I bought?
Of course. Have it on site and we'll install it with new mounting parts if needed.
What shouldn't go down a disposal?
Keep out fats, hard items and stringy or starchy scraps like celery, peels and pasta in bulk.
Mount Prospect plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for disposal repair or replacement?
Plumbing contractors need the Village contractor license plus state license. State plumbing code requires a state-licensed plumber in multi-family buildings. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do Mount Prospect condo associations need to approve disposal repair or replacement?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Mount Prospect building permit for disposal repair or replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services, phone (847) 870-5675. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Mount Prospect-registered contractor for disposal repair or replacement?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Mount Prospect water: how does it affect disposal repair or replacement?
Mount Prospect's water source: Lake Michigan water treated by the City of Chicago (Jardine plant) and delivered via the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency (NSMJAWA); backup from Northwest Water Commission. Some areas are served by Illinois American Water instead. We plan fittings and filters around it.
Do I need a permit for disposal repair or replacement in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair nearby
Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.