Dishwasher hose without a high loop or air gap
A dishwasher drain hose that runs low can let sink water flow back into the machine. We route it with a high loop or an air gap, as local code calls for.
Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair in Naperville, IL
Jammed, humming, leaking or dead garbage disposals repaired or replaced by licensed plumbers in Naperville.
- Serving Naperville ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Garbage disposal problems we fix in Naperville
We repair and install garbage disposals in Naperville 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 too small for the household
Entry-level disposals are fine for light use. Heavier cooking calls for a stronger motor and a stainless grinding chamber.
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.
Old disposal rusting out
A corroded disposal is a leak waiting to happen. We remove it and put in a new one with fresh mounting parts.
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.
Home on a septic system
A disposal sends more food solids into a septic tank. If your Naperville home is on septic, check with your septic professional about pumping frequency and whether a disposal suits your system.
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.
Sink not draining with the disposal off
If the bowl over the disposal won't drain, the blockage is in the disposal outlet, the trap or the pipe behind the wall. We find it and clear it.
What the install includes
- Diagnose the problemA look at the disposal, its wiring and the drain to see what actually failed.
- Repair leaks at connectionsLeaks at the mount, outlet or dishwasher hose fixed without a new unit.
- 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 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 upWe run water, grind a test load and check every joint.
Models, parts and fittings
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.
Sound insulationInsulated housings make the disposal noticeably quieter.
Batch feedA lid-activated unit that grinds one load at a time and keeps hands out.
Kitchens like yours in Naperville: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailGarbage Disposal Installation & Repair in a 1980s two-story, Naperville
This one is a 1980s two-story near Highlands. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: a disposal that had stopped grinding. The result: a new garbage disposal installed under the sink with a clean dishwasher connection. The job covered diagnose the problem, repair leaks at connections, plus mount and seal.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Lisle
A 1980s two-story near Four Lakes Village, a typical kitchen for Lisle. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: a rusted disposal and a wet cabinet floor. After: a new garbage disposal installed under the sink with a clean dishwasher connection. The job covered repair leaks at connections, drain connection, plus test and clean up.
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Before
AfterWoodridge kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: garbage disposal installation & repair
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near The Ridge. What we started with: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: 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, mount and seal, plus drain connection.
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Before
AfterA Naperville 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable.
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Before
AfterNaperville kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Naperville →From the old unit to the new one
- 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 estimateAn itemized quote listing the unit, parts and labor.
- Repair or installThe disposal goes in, the drain and dishwasher are connected and everything is tested.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair questions from Naperville homeowners
Can I have a disposal on a septic system?
Check with whoever services your septic system first. Disposals add load to the tank.
Can you install a disposal I bought?
Yes, as long as it suits the sink and power setup.
What size disposal do I need?
It depends on how much food goes down the sink. We match the size to your household.
Can a leaking disposal be repaired?
Leaks at the sink flange, drain or dishwasher connection can be. Leaks from the body of the unit mean replacement.
Where is the reset button?
On the bottom of most disposals, usually a small red button. Press it after the unit cools down.
Is Naperville water hard, and does it matter for disposal repair or replacement?
Naperville's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased through the DuPage Water Commission from the City of Chicago (emergency wells on standby only). We plan fittings and filters around it.
Naperville plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for disposal repair or replacement?
City guide lists plumbers among trades that require a license; plumbing pipe/fixture work needs a permit. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What is the Naperville building department phone number?
Permits go through Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits, phone (630) 420-6100, Option 2. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for disposal repair or replacement in Naperville?
It depends on the scope. Naperville's rule in short: Remodeling such as kitchens requires a permit, as do electrical work (minor repairs and low-voltage excepted), plumbing pipe/fixture installation or rearrangement, and structural changes. We handle the permit when one is needed with Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits.
Do you work in my part of Naperville?
Yes. Our crews work across Naperville, including Downtown Naperville, Highlands, Tamarack — ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565 — and nearby Lisle, Warrenville, Bolingbrook.
Working in Naperville
- A lot of Naperville kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Naperville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Naperville Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Downtown NapervilleHighlandsTamarack
ZIP 60540ZIP 60563ZIP 60564ZIP 60565
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Other kitchen services in Naperville
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.