Residential appliance repair
Garbage Disposal Repair in Houston, TX
When a disposal quits, the sink backs up and the whole kitchen slows down. It may hum without turning, drip into the cabinet below, or make no sound at all. We repair and replace kitchen sink disposals in Houston; call (832) 332-1641 or fill in the online request form.
- 10+ years of experience
- 3 months warranty on labor and parts
- Cost told before work starts
- Appliances 20+ years old repaired
Garbage Disposal down right now?
Call and tell us what it is doing. We are open Mon–Sun 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Common problems
Garbage Disposal Problems We Fix
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Hums but will not spin
Likely cause: The motor has power, yet the grinding plate is stuck. A fruit pit, a bone or a bit of metal wedged at the edge is usually to blame, though a seized bearing can sound just the same.
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Completely dead
Likely cause: The overload button on the bottom of the unit may have popped, or the breaker may be off. If both are fine, the wall switch, the wiring or the motor itself can be at fault.
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Water under the sink
Likely cause: Where the drip starts tells the story. A leak at the top often points to the sink flange seal, one at the side to a hose or drain pipe joint, and one from the bottom usually means the inner seal has worn out.
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Sink drains slowly
Likely cause: Grease and ground food can pack into the trap or the pipe past it. Dull grinding parts make it worse because the pieces going down the drain are too big.
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Loud rattle or grinding
Likely cause: A bottle cap, a coin or a piece of glass can bounce around inside the chamber. If nothing is in there, loose mounting hardware or worn bearings are often behind the noise.
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Reset keeps popping
Likely cause: A motor that overheats shuts itself off to stay safe. When it happens again and again, the motor is usually working too hard against a jam or is near the end of its life.
What we work on
Garbage Disposal Types We Repair
Most homes have a continuous-feed unit, but the fault-finding is much the same for every kind on this list.
- Continuous-feed disposals run by a wall switch
- Batch-feed disposals that start with a stopper
- Disposals with a countertop air button
- Disposals connected to a dishwasher drain
- Compact units for small sink cabinets
- Disposals on homes with a septic system
Brands We Service
We work on 79 brands, from everyday household names to luxury built-in lines. Tell us the brand and model when you call (832) 332-1641 or send a request, and we will confirm we service your garbage disposal.
Our process
How a Garbage Disposal Repair Visit Works
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A few questions by phone
We ask what the disposal does when you flip the switch: silence, a hum or a bad noise. We also ask if there is water in the cabinet and if a dishwasher drains through it. Then we set a day and a 2-hour arrival window.
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Looking above and below the sink
The technician cuts the power first, then checks the chamber for a jam and the cabinet for leaks. The switch, the cord, the mount and the drain joints are each tested in turn.
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Repair or replace, your call
Some disposals can be freed and resealed. Others, such as one with a cracked body or a burned motor, are better replaced. We lay out both options and tell you the cost before any work starts.
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Run it with water
With the work done, we run water through the unit and watch every joint for drips. If you have a dishwasher, we check that it drains through the disposal without backing up.
Garbage Disposal Repair Across Houston
Water in the Houston area tends to be on the hard side, and the minerals it carries build up as scale inside a disposal over the years. That scale can stiffen the moving parts and wear the seals. Warm, humid kitchens also mean food left in the chamber starts to smell quickly, so a long rinse with cold water after each use helps. Big cookouts and holiday meals are when we hear about jams most, often from grease, shells or stringy peels.
The Optimal Appliance US Promise
- Warranty on every repair Our labor and the parts we install are covered for 3 months.
- Cost told before work starts The technician explains what failed and what the repair costs. You decide whether to go ahead.
- 2-hour arrival window We agree on a day and a time window with you, so you are not waiting at home all day.
- Phone and email only A person replies to you by phone or email. No text-message marketing and no chat bots.
Online request
Book Garbage Disposal Repair
Tell us what is wrong. We reply by phone or email to agree on a day.
No payment taken online
Questions
Garbage Disposal Repair Questions
Is there anything safe I can try before I call?
Yes, two things. Check that the breaker is on, then press the small reset button on the bottom of the unit and try the switch again. Never reach into the disposal, even with the switch off.
What should not go down a disposal?
Keep out grease, bones, fruit pits, shells, coffee grounds in large amounts and stringy foods such as celery and corn husks. These either jam the plate or pack the drain pipe. Run cold water while you grind and for a little while after.
Why does my dishwasher back up into the sink?
The dishwasher often drains through the side of the disposal. If the disposal is clogged, the dirty water has nowhere to go and comes up in the sink. Clearing the disposal and the drain hose usually solves it.
How do I know if it needs replacing and not repairing?
A jam, a loose joint or a bad switch can usually be repaired. A leak from the bottom of the unit, a cracked housing or a motor that has burned out usually means a new disposal makes more sense. The technician will show you what was found so you can choose.
Reviews
What Customers Say
Real reviews from our Google Business Profile, in the customers' own words.
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I am very pleased with this company’s performance and their tech, Isa, was very kind and respectful. He was knowledgeable and very quick to get started and courteous with his work. He cleaned up everything after, I couldn’t even tell that he moved the washer. The machine is fixed and working perfectly. Thank you so much!
Shannon TrevinoGoogle review
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I had a great experience with Mr. Eivaz from Optimal Appliance. He did an excellent job repairing my refrigerator. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain what was wrong and what needed to be done.
He was also very courteous and careful with his work. Everything was fixed properly, and my refrigerator is working great now.
I really appreciate his excellent service and would definitely recommend Mr. Eivaz and Optimal Appliance to anyone who needs appliance repair. Great job and truly 10/10 service!
Biju ThomasGoogle review
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Taghi was so very helpful to my family! Our washing machine was full of water and I tried everything I could think of, but I could not get the water to drain. Taghi was at my house in less than two hours. He found the problem right away, made the repairs, and cleaned everything up. All of this was on a Saturday! I am so very thankful! I promptly put Optimal Appliance Repair’s number in my phone for my next appliance emergency!
Stacie MorelandGoogle review
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