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Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation in Palo Alto, CA

A jammed or dead garbage disposal can usually be fixed same-day. We service and install most major brands, and we'll tell you honestly when a repair makes more sense than a replacement — a regular call across Midtown's post-war kitchens.

Signs You Need This

Signs your disposal needs service

  • Humming sound but the blades won't spin
  • Leaking from underneath the sink near the unit
  • Frequent jams or it trips the breaker often
  • Unusual grinding noise or burning smell
How It Works

Our process

Check power & jam

Many issues are a simple reset or clearing a jammed item — we check this first before anything else.

Inspect the motor & seals

If it's not a simple fix, we test the motor and check for worn seals causing leaks.

Repair or replace

We'll recommend replacement only when the unit's genuinely at the end of its life.

Test under real use

We run water and test grinding before considering the job complete.

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Good to Know

Garbage Disposal Service FAQs

My disposal just hums but doesn't spin — is that fixable?

Usually, yes. That's often a jam against the impellers, which can typically be cleared without replacing the unit.

How long do garbage disposals usually last?

Most units last 8–15 years depending on use and quality. If yours is jamming often or smells like it's burning, it may be near the end of its life.

Can you install a disposal I bought myself?

Yes, we install customer-supplied units as long as they're compatible with your sink and electrical setup.

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