The garbage disposal in your home is a wonderful, modern day convenience that makes cleaning up after meals a breeze. Not only does this appliance make food waste seem to magically disappear, but it also keeps bacteria from permeating your trash cans and creating nasty odors in your home. As great as this appliance is, when it stops working it can be quite inconveniencing.

The master plumbers that Thousand Oaks Star Plumbing contracts with throughout Thousand Oaks, California, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with garbage disposal repair and replacement when you need it the most.

Typical Reasons for Garbage Disposal Repair

Most disposals stop working for one of the following reasons:

• Food particles are obstructing the movement of the blades.
• Grease, fat, or cooking oils solidified and became lodged between the blades or somewhere in the pipes leading away from the disposal.
• Poor installation or corroded wiring is preventing the appliance to work correctly.
• The disposal is merely old and needs to be replaced.
• Sometimes the problem is as simple as the motor turned itself off to prevent burnout. In a situation like this, we recommend that the home owner push the reset button on the motor to get it working again.

Most garbage disposal repairs can be easily avoided if you properly maintain and use your disposal according to manufacturer directions. Usage instructions usually advise against stuffing the disposal full with food and avoiding grinding up materials like potato skins, onion peels, coffee grounds, and other food waste that is not typically what would remain on a person’s plate after he or she has eaten a meal.

Our Garbage Disposal Repair Services

When you call for garbage disposal repair service from Thousand Oaks Star Plumbing, our contractors will examine all parts of the appliance carefully in order to make a proper diagnosis. In general, most problems with disposals involve the seals, hoses, and flywheels associated with your particular model. All of our contractors carry a full range of parts and equipment in their vehicles so repairs can be made during the same visit.

Garbage Disposal Replacement and Installation

If you decide to replace an irreparable disposal, we can help you choose a new appliance that is within your budget and will help you meet your food waste disposal needs. All installation services are done according to manufacturer specifications and are covered by our 100% guaranteed warranty.

For immediate garbage disposal repair and installation in Thousands Oaks, CA, call us today! We can also help you with other residential services such as toilet repair, sewer line inspection, and hydro-jetting.