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Garbage disposal repair
in Little Rock, AR

You flip the switch on your garbage disposal and nothing happens. Or it hums loudly but the blades don't spin. Maybe water leaks from under the disposal into your cabinet, or it makes terrible grinding noises every time you use it. You're stuck with a sink full of food waste and no way to grind it up.

We're a local plumbing company that repairs garbage disposals throughout Little Rock. From older homes in The Heights to newer kitchens in West Little Rock, we fix garbage disposal problems quickly so you can get back to normal kitchen cleanup.

Garbage Disposal Repair in Little Rock: Fixing Problems Before You Need Replacement

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Garbage disposal repair means fixing broken or malfunctioning parts in your garbage disposal so it works properly again without replacing the whole unit. Common repairs include clearing jams, fixing leaks, replacing worn seals, resetting tripped breakers, and replacing faulty electrical switches. Most repairs cost much less than buying a new disposal and can add years to your unit's life.

Jammed disposals are the most common problem we see. Something hard like a bone, fruit pit, or piece of silverware gets stuck between the grinding blades and the disposal housing. The motor tries to run but can't turn the blades, so you hear a loud humming noise. If you keep the disposal running while it's jammed, you'll burn out the motor. Clearing jams quickly prevents permanent damage. Homes throughout Hillcrest and Riverdale often call us for jammed disposals after dinner parties or holiday cooking.

Leaks happen when seals wear out or connections come loose. The disposal can leak from the top where it connects to your sink, from the side where the drain pipe attaches, or from the bottom if internal seals fail. Top leaks usually just need tightening or a new gasket. Side leaks need tightened drain connections. Bottom leaks mean the disposal body has worn out and you need replacement rather than repair.

Electrical problems make disposals stop working completely. The reset button on the bottom trips when the motor overheats, the circuit breaker flips, or the switch goes bad. These are usually easy fixes that don't require replacing the disposal. Properties in Pleasant Valley and Capitol View sometimes have electrical issues during storms when power surges trip the disposal's safety features.

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Why Local Matters
For Your Plumbing

You could call a big national chain. They'll probably charge you more and send someone who doesn't know Little Rock. Local plumbers understand that homes in Pulaski Heights have different plumbing than new builds in West Little Rock. They know which neighborhoods have hard water problems and which areas tend to have foundation shifts that affect plumbing.

When you call a local company, you get someone who answers the phone and can usually tell you right away what's probably happening and when they can get there. No automated system. No waiting on hold for 20 minutes.

Response times are better too. A local plumber is 15 minutes away, not coming from another city. If you've got a burst pipe or sewage backing up, those minutes matter. Plus, local companies know the city inspectors, understand Little Rock's specific codes, and can get permits processed faster. When you need plumbing work done right and done quickly, local is the way to go.

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