Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation in Marin & Sonoma
Local Plumbing — Fast, Reliable Kitchen Plumbing Service
If your garbage disposal is humming but not grinding, leaking under the sink, tripping the breaker, or completely dead, Local Plumbing provides fast garbage disposal repair and replacement throughout Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties.
Garbage disposals are one of the most heavily used plumbing fixtures in the home. When they fail, it can shut down your entire kitchen. Our team diagnoses the problem quickly and provides a clear repair or replacement recommendation — no guesswork, no upselling.
When to Call for Garbage Disposal Service
Homeowners usually call us when they notice:
- Disposal hums but won’t spin
- Disposal won’t turn on at all
- Frequent resets or breaker trips
- Loud grinding or metal-on-metal noises
- Slow draining kitchen sink
- Leaking from the bottom of the unit
- Bad odors that won’t go away
- Disposal jammed and won’t clear
- Unit is 8–12 years old and failing repeatedly
Some issues can be repaired. Others mean the disposal has reached the end of its lifespan. We’ll tell you honestly which situation you’re in.
Garbage Disposal Repair
We repair disposals when it makes sense to do so.
Common repairs include:
- Clearing internal jams
- Resetting seized motors
- Electrical connection repairs
- Replacing worn splash guards
- Correcting drain or trap issues
- Fixing loose mounting assemblies
- Addressing improper wiring or switch problems
If the motor windings are failing or the unit is leaking from the base, replacement is the safest and most cost-effective option.
Garbage Disposal Replacement & Installation
When replacement is needed, we handle the full process from start to finish:
- Removal and disposal of old unit
- Installation of new garbage disposal
- Proper mounting and sealing
- Electrical connection and testing
- Drain line and dishwasher hose connection
- Leak testing and operational check
We install standard residential garbage disposals as well as higher-power units for homes that cook frequently or have larger households.
If you’re remodeling your kitchen or upgrading plumbing, we’ll help you choose the right disposal for your sink and usage.
Common Causes of Garbage Disposal Failure
Many disposal problems are preventable. The most common causes we see include:
- Grease and oil buildup
- Fibrous foods (celery, onion skins, corn husks)
- Bones, shells, and pits
- Coffee grounds used regularly
- Utensils or debris dropped into the unit
- Running the disposal without enough water
- Old or undersized units
We’ll also show you how to properly use and maintain your new disposal to extend its life.
At Local Plumbing, we are committed to providing our customers with fast, reliable, and professional plumbing services. We offer upfront pricing, a satisfaction guarantee, and 24/7 emergency service, so you can rest assured that you're getting the best service at a fair price.
If you're in need of any plumbing services in Petaluma or Sausalito, contact Local Plumbing today. Our team of experts is ready to help you with any plumbing issue and ensure that your plumbing system is always functioning at its best.
