San Jose Garbage Disposals

Your Local Reliable Garbage Disposal Team Serving Santa Clara, San Mateo, & Alameda Counties

Your home’s garbage disposal provides a quick and convenient way to eliminate food waste without filling landfills. Further, your disposal is integral to keeping your kitchen clean and running. When your disposal leaks, clogs, or stops running efficiently, you can trust Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter to help. We proudly offer garbage disposal repair services to San Jose, Mountain View, CA, and the surrounding South Bay area. Our experienced plumbers have the skills and equipment to repair or replace a garbage disposal. Reach out to schedule your appointment today!

Explore These Common Garbage Disposal Issues

While disposals are one of the most helpful kitchen appliances, they’re not indestructible. Sometimes it’s obvious when they’re an issue, and others, the root of the problem is harder to identify. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common issues our plumbers see and correct. Take a look at some of the more common garboard disposal issues:

• Humming Noises – This is one of the most common issues. A humming or lack of noise can help identify if the blades are blocked.
• Failing to Turn On – Sometimes, this is as common as the unit not being plugged in or could lead to a burnt-out motor. Regardless, we’re here to help.
• Not Draining Properly – Clogs can easily cause your unit not to drain properly. These can be caused by food, grease, or even glass.
• Your Unit is Leaking – More often than not, this is due to wear and tear. We’ll check to see where the leak comes from and correct the issue.

What Not To Put In Your Garbage Disposal

It’s easy to assume that anything is safe to put into your garbage disposal. While your disposal easily handles food waste, there are some items that shouldn’t be placed down your garbage disposal. Some of these can clog your disposal or damage the blades. If you’re looking to improve the life span of your disposal, avoid putting these down your disposal:

Tips For Keeping Your Disposal Fresh and Clean

Even the most diligent cleaner cannot stop your garbage disposal from accumulating smelly food particles. Cleaning your disposal is often overlooked on most kitchen cleaning checklists. Thankfully, keeping your disposal smelling great and working without issue is simple. Here are our tips for keeping your garbage disposal fresh and clean:

• Baking Soda – Add a half-cup of baking soda to your disposal and pour in a cup of vinegar. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes, then turn on the hot water and your disposal.
• Citrus Peels – Chop up a handful of citrus peels and then feed the peels through the disposal a few peels at a time while running cold water.
• Over-the-Counter Products – Several over-the-counter products are designed to be dropped into your disposal to ensure it remains clean and clear.