Garbage Disposal Installation
& Repair
Fixed Fast
Fitchet Plumbing handles garbage disposal installation and repair in Severna Park, MD. Most disposal problems — humming but not spinning (jammed impeller), completely dead (tripped reset or wiring), leaking from the body (failed seal) — have straightforward same-visit solutions. We carry the most common disposal models on service trucks. MD License #70218. Call (667) 644-3080.
Common Garbage Disposal Problems in Severna Park Homes
Related service: faucet and fixture repair in Severna Park.
For related service information, see kitchen drain cleaning — disposal and scale buildup.
Review common issues and quick checks before scheduling service, or let our professional team handle it directly.
Disposal Hums But Doesn’t Spin
Jammed impeller — something has lodged between the impeller plate and the shredder ring. Insert a ¼-inch Allen wrench into the hex socket at the bottom of the unit and work the impeller free. If that’s not accessible or doesn’t work, we handle it on a service call.
Disposal Completely Silent
First, press the red reset button on the underside of the unit — thermal overload from a jam or an extended run may have tripped it. If pressing reset and cycling the switch doesn’t restore operation, the issue is either a wiring problem or a failed motor.
Leaks from the Body
A leak from the disposal unit itself (not from the drain connection or the dishwasher connection) indicates a failed internal seal — replacement is the appropriate solution. Disposals with failed body seals cannot be repaired in a cost-effective way.
Leaks from Drain Connection
The connection between the disposal outlet and the P-trap may have a loose slip joint or a failed gasket — a repair or re-connection fixes it without replacing the unit.
Disposal Odour
A disposal that smells consistently is accumulating food debris on the interior grinding components. Running ice cubes and rock salt through the unit, followed by cold water, is the standard cleaning method. Citrus rinds help with odour control.
Garbage Disposal Installation
When a disposal has failed and replacement is the right answer, we carry the most common replacement units on service trucks. If you’ve purchased a specific model, we install it.
- ✓ Mounting hardware connection to the sink drain opening
- ✓ Electrical connection (disposals are hard-wired in some older Severna Park homes; plug-connected in others)
- ✓ Drain connection to the P-trap
- ✓ Dishwasher inlet knockout removal if a dishwasher drain will connect
Need a New Disposal?
Our service trucks carry reliable replacement units ready for immediate professional installation. Contact us today.
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