Garbage Disposal Services in Denver, CO

Denver Garbage Disposal Installation & Replacement Services

A garbage disposal that hums without spinning, leaks into the cabinet, or backs up into the sink can stop a kitchen cold, and it always seems to happen when there’s a full sink of dishes. AAA Service Plumbing, Heating & Electric has repaired and installed garbage disposals in Denver homes since 1983, including older houses where decades-old kitchen drains make a healthy disposal even more important.

Schedule a Denver garbage disposal repair and replacement service by calling 303-313-3333 or filling out our online contact form.

Signs Your Garbage Disposal Needs Service

Disposals usually give some warning before they quit. Catching these early can mean a quick repair instead of water damage under the sink.

• A humming sound with no grinding means the motor has power but the flywheel is jammed or the motor is failing.
• Water pooling in the cabinet points to a cracked housing, a loose sink flange, or a worn connection at the dishwasher or drain line.
• Frequent reset button trips suggest an overheating motor or an electrical problem that will get worse with use.
• Slow draining or water backing into the other sink basin often means food waste is building up past the disposal in the drain line.
• Lingering odors that cleaning won’t fix can come from rotting debris trapped inside the grinding chamber or the trap.
• Loud grinding, rattling, or metal-on-metal noise usually means something hard is lodged inside or internal parts are wearing out.

13 Things to Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal

While the name “garbage disposal” implies that you can put all garbage down it, that is not the case. Garbage disposals were designed to cut down on the amount of kitchen waste you generate, but they cannot process all kitchen waste. There are a handful of items that can dull the blades, break the motor, and clog your pipes, all of which can leave you with costly plumbing repairs to take care of. In order to protect your favorite kitchen tool, it is a good idea to become aware of things to avoid placing inside of it.

Items That Should Never Go down Your Garbage Disposal Include:

• Coffee grounds (small amounts of coffee grounds are ok, but large amounts cause serious clogs)
• Eggshells
• Fibrous vegetables such as celery or asparagus
• Bones
• Nutshells
• Fruit pits (including avocadoes, peaches, etc.)
• Grease, fat, or oil
• Pasta, rice, oatmeal, or any other food item that expands when exposed to water
• Potato peels
• Onion skins
• Paint
• Hard shells from seafood (including oysters, crabs, and lobsters)
• Trash (including produce stickers, paper towels, and plastic wrappers)

Garbage Disposal Repair, Replacement, and Installation

Every visit starts by finding the real cause. Our plumber checks the unit, the electrical connection, the sink flange, the dishwasher inlet, and the drain line below it. A disposal problem and a drain problem can look the same from above the sink, so we test both before recommending anything. You get an upfront price before work begins.

If the disposal is fine but water still won’t go down, the blockage is likely further along the pipe. In that case our drain cleaning service clears the line so the disposal can do its job.

Garbage Disposal Repair

Many disposal problems are repairable. We free jammed flywheels, clear clogged chambers, reseal leaking sink flanges, tighten or replace drain and dishwasher connections, and fix wiring issues at the switch or outlet. If the motor is still sound, a repair is often the faster and cheaper option.

Garbage Disposal Replacement

When the housing is cracked, the motor is burned out, or the unit has passed about 10 years of daily use, replacement usually makes more sense than another repair. We remove the old unit, inspect the sink flange and drain connections, and install the new disposal with fresh mounting hardware so it seals tight and runs quietly.

New Garbage Disposal Installation

Adding a disposal to a kitchen that never had one takes more than plugging it in. It needs a dedicated switch and power source, a properly configured drain and trap, and a dishwasher connection if you have one. We’ll help you choose the right horsepower for your household. A 1/3 or 1/2 HP unit handles light use, while a 3/4 or 1 HP model suits large families and heavy cooking. We’ll also walk you through continuous-feed and batch-feed options.

Why Choose AAA Service for Garbage Disposal Service?

When you turn to AAA Service Plumbing, Heating & Electric, you can count on our highly trained and fully qualified plumbers to get the job done right. We treat your home as if it were our own because your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities. Our experts understand the importance of a smooth-running kitchen, which is why you can count on us for efficient and effective garbage disposal repair and replacement throughout Denver and beyond.

In Addition to Exceptional Service, When You Hire Our Plumbers, You Can Expect:

• Lifetime workmanship and installation guarantees
• A 2-year parts and labor guarantee
• A cleanliness guarantee
• A 100% satisfaction guarantee

AAA Service Plumbing, Heating & Electric never cuts corners or settles for work that is “good enough.” We always go the extra mile to take care of your plumbing problems.

Call 303-313-3333 or contact us online to schedule an appointment for garbage disposal replacement in Denver. We look forward to serving you!