The Garbage Disposal Experts Wake and Durham Counties Trust
Your kitchen sink is kind of the focal point of daily life, and a failing or busted garbage disposal can bring all of machinery of your home to a screeching halt faster than you’d think, regardless if you’re in an older craftsman home in Durham’s Watts-Hillandale or a brand new house in Wake Forest. Disposal problems range from a pesky jam to a full-on failure, and finding out what’s exactly wrong isn’t always clear cut unless you get a closer look. Blaze Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing has been doing exactly that for decades.
Blaze is the Triangle’s go-to for garbage disposal installation, replacement, and repair. From our HQ in Zebulon, we can get to most Triangle neighborhoods in no time at all for any and all garbage disposal needs.
Garbage Disposal Services We Offer
Here’s what you can expect from the Blaze team performing garbage disposal services in the Triangle, NC. And don’t worry, Blaze handles both the plumbing and electrical side of the job.
Garbage Disposal Installation
This is for kitchens that have never had a garbage disposal, The job includes mounting, drain connection, and electrical hookup. We’ll do our due diligence, checking out the sink cabinet setup, your existing drain setup, and the electrical access before recommending a unit.
For those in older homes in Five Points and Boylan Heights in Raleigh, Carrboro, and historic Hillsborough: those kitchens rarely have original kitchen plumbing that was compatible with a disposal. In that case, we’ll assess the compatibility before installation and let you know if you need any drain modifications.
Garbage Disposal Replacement
Like everything else in your home, your garbage disposal will age out, fail, or run poorly. We’ll replace yours with a new unit. We remove the old unit, inspect the sink flange and drain connection before installing the replacement, followed by a recommendation on a good unit.
Since garbage disposals last around 10 to 12 years, if your unit’s nearing the upper range, it’s probably time to explore a new garbage disposal installation in the Triangle.
Garbage Disposal Repair
Do you have a disposal that hums but won’t spin, leaks at the sink flange or drain connection, trips the reset button repeatedly? We’ll repair it for you.
Some common garbage disposal problems we fix are:
- Jammed impeller plate
- Worn grinding components
- Failed motor
- Cracked housing causing leaks
- Loose drain connection
We’ll also let you know if a repair or full-on garbage disposal replacement is in your best interest.
Garbage Disposal Jam Clearing
Sometimes the problem’s as simple as a blocked drain, and it’s actually one of the most common calls we get. We clear the jam, check if the jam actually ended up causing any damage, and fully test it out before leaving. If it did cause damage, we’ll again advise on whether garbage disposal repair vs. replacement in Raleigh and the Triangle’s your best bet.
Here’s a brief tip: the hex key slot on the bottom of most disposals allows manual rotation to free a jam. You can try this before calling if you’d like, but if your unit still won’t run after freeing up the jam, there’s a deeper issue.
Signs Your Garbage Disposal Needs Service
If you’re noticing any of these signs, give us a call ASAP for garbage disposal services in Raleigh and the Triangle.
- Disposal hums when turned on but the grinding plate won’t spin
- Leaking under the sink
- Disposal trips its reset button every time you run it
- Loud grinding, rattling, or clanking during operation
- Foul odor from the drain even after running the disposal
- Unit is completely unresponsive
- Disposal is more than 10 to 12 years old
Also keep in mind in older Durham and Raleigh homes with cast iron drain pipes, a slow disposal drain might mean there’s buildup further down the line rather than a disposal issue. Either way, we’ll find the issue and fix it for you.
Schedule Garbage Disposal Service in the Triangle
A broken disposal’s daily inconvenience, and Blaze will help you fix it and get life back on schedule. Blaze Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing serves Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Clayton, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and surrounding Triangle communities. Give us a call if you have any garbage disposal problems or questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my garbage disposal smell even after I run it?
Firstly, odors usually come from trapped food or grease on any components in the disposal. Try this: run cold water and grind ice cubes to clean the grinding plate, followed by citrus peels to freshen the drain. If it still smells after a clean, the issue may be a slow drain downstream. Blaze can inspect the drain line if cleaning doesn’t resolve it for you.
What should I never put in a garbage disposal?
There are quite a few things you should never put in your garbage disposal.
- Grease, oil, or fat
- Fibrous vegetables (celery, artichokes, corn husks, etc.)
- Anything hard (bones, fruit pits, shells)
- Expandable foods (pasta, rice, bread)
- Coffee grounds
Keep in mind that these are no-gos for any type and size of garbage disposal. A powerful unit can deal with these better than a smaller unit, but it can still add up over time.
Instead of washing food scraps or lard down the sink, look into smart local waste disposal alternatives. For those in Durham, you can fill out a request through the City of Durham Fat Trapper Program to get a free residential grease collection unit delivered directly to your home.
Should I repair or replace my garbage disposal?
If the unit is under 5 years old and the issue is a jam or a single component failure, repair’s usually fine. If the unit is 8 to 12 years old and has motor issues, repeated tripping, or leaking from the housing, replacement is the better option. Blaze will give you an answer after checking on your garbage disposal.