Garbage Disposal Repair Gonzales

In Gonzales, the typical price range for fixing a garbage disposal falls between $50 and $200. The location on the spectrum where your particular disposal repair falls depends on how tricky we find the problem to solve and whether any parts need replacing.

Under certain conditions, it can be worthwhile to fix a garbage disposal. If the disposal is new and the problem is minor, like a jam or a clog, or if the cost to repair it is much lower than the cost to replace it, then by all means, go ahead and get it fixed. But if your disposal is old, or if it has a consistent problem that makes you kind of hate it, or if the cost of repair is near the amount you'd pay for a new unit, then you should really consider just putting a new disposal in. For additional help in this decision process, it may serve you well to talk to a local repair service. They can give you a better idea of where your particular problem fits into this spectrum.

Indeed, a plumber is usually the most suitable expert for the task of replacing a garbage disposal. This is because they possess the requisite know-how to tackle both the plumbing and the electrical aspects of the job. Still, if the average homeowner has no issues with the rudiments of home improvement, possesses a few key tools, and works well with directions, there's no reason a homeowner can't take on the task of replacing their disposal.

Your garbage disposal has a good chance of being fixable, depending on what exactly is wrong with it. If you ask around, you might discover that clogs, leaks, strange sounds, and even silence are common disposal complaints, all of which can often be resolved with a bit of troubleshooting or simple repairs. In some cases, it might make more financial sense just to install a new disposal, and that's worth considering if your old one is showing obvious signs of wear and tear. Either way, when in doubt, call a pro. Trash disposal is serious business, and professionals have ways of making it work as it should.

A garbage disposal generally lasts about 10 to 15 years, but this isn't a hard-and-fast rule. Some of them last longer, and some last a shorter time. Factors that determine the life and longevity of this kitchen unit include its usage, the amount of and type of food it is asked to dispose of, the regularity with which it is cleaned, and the nature of the repairs that are made on it when something goes wrong.

Installing a garbage disposal in Gonzales usually costs between $120 and $400. The main factors determining the price include how straightforward or complicated the installation is, how much experience the installer has, and what kind of disposal unit is being put in. This cost seems to cover the labor mostly, but what can get the price up is if you need to buy the unit itself, if any plumbing or electrical upgrades are necessary, or if you need to buy additional materials to complete the job. Getting several quotes is a good idea to figure out what a competitive price can be.

Here are the steps to check if the garbage disposal motor is burned out. First, listen for signs of life—or lack thereof. Turn on the disposal and listen closely. Humming or no sound at all means the motor could be the problem. Next, check the reset button. If it's tripped, the disposal is acting like a motor in distress. And if the reset button pops back up and the disposal still doesn't work, and the disposal isn't jammed nor is there any other power issue, the motor might have bitten the dust. Finally, if you smell smoke or see the motor smoking, it is more than likely burnt.

You will usually find the reset button for a garbage disposal located on the bottom of the mechanism. This button is often so small and out-of-the-way that you might miss it at first glance. But if you know it’s there—and know to look for it—you can usually find it with a little effort and some squinting.

If you find that your garbage disposal is constantly clogging, is an odd noise-making machine, is leaking under the sink, has poor drainage, is failing to grind your waste, is tripping the circuit breaker regularly, or is over 10 years old, then you need to think seriously about replacing it. A plausible scenario is that instead of taking the old unit to the landfill, you take it to a recycling center. Alternatively, you could call a junk removal service that would send your old appliance to a recycling center.

When your garbage disposal makes a humming noise yet is not congested, what's going on? The motor might be jammed, or the flywheel might be stuck. Both of these scenarios can occur when the disposal is overloaded or something is lodged in the impeller blades. If you've checked the disposal for setups that would trick the motor into thinking the parts are stuck—like when those parts are just in the wrong place—and you still hear humming when you test the power, you're going to want to use some basic household tools to have a go at freeing the jam yourself before calling in a pro.