Garbage Disposal Repair & Troubleshooting

Great for the environment, garbage disposals help keep food waste out of landfills.  Garbage disposals can leak, get clogged, or simply not work at all.  

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Martone Appliance Specialists 

 

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Langhorne, PA | (215) 752-7520

Levittown, PA | (215) 946-4747

Newtown & Yardley, PA | (215) 968-4086

Washington Crossing & Newhope, PA | (215) 493-8590

All New Jersey | (856) 324-4200

 

We repair two main types of garbage disposals:

• Continuous Feed

  These models operate when you flip a wall or accessory switch. A rubber shield or baffle contains food within the unit and helps the disposal run more quietly than other types.

• Batch Feed

  These only activate when the disposal lid is engaged and the disposal is covered. They take a bit longer to set up but are great for homes with children or people who prefer extra safety.

 

Common Garbage Disposal Issues We Repair

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• The garbage disposal is not working—no power

Check your fuse box or circuit breakers for power issues. Otherwise locate the small, red reset button on the bottom of your system. If it is popped out, the disposal has overheated. Clear the jam and try resetting it. If you have power and there is no sound, the motor is probably worn out.

• The garbage disposal is jammed

High fiber foods, corn husks, avocado leaves, bones, utensils, and more can jam your disposal. Never put your hand in the disposal to clear this jam. If your disposal has a hole for a socket wrench under the motor, use the wrench to rotate the masher plate and attempt to clear the jam. 

• The garbage disposal drain is clogged

Address clogs by turning off the power at the main disconnect, disassembling the trap, and clearing the clog with a drain snake. After reassembly, turn the water on to check if the clog has cleared. 

• The garbage disposal is making excessive noise

Bones and other foreign objects can cause excessive noise and jams in garbage disposals. Noise may also result from loose mounting screws, broken flyweights, and worn lugs and blades. Address this issue promptly, as loose screws can cause water to leak into the motor and bearings.

• There is a leak in one place or more

Leaks usually indicate a loose sink flange or a rubber gasket in need of replacement. However, if the leak is coming from the body of the disposal, the unit will have to be replaced. 

 

Garbage Disposal Brands We Commonly Service

• InSinkErator 

• Whirlaway

• KitchenAid

 

Replacing Garbage Disposal Parts

• Lids and baffles

• Blades

• Gaskets and seals

• Flanges

• Tubing

• Lugs

• Flyweights

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Martone Appliance Specialists 

 

Schedule an appointment today !

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Langhorne, PA | (215) 752-7520

Levittown, PA | (215) 946-4747

Newtown & Yardley, PA | (215) 968-4086

Washington Crossing & Newhope, PA | (215) 493-8590

All New Jersey | (856) 324-4200

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