Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair in Orange County

Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair Services

Your garbage disposal is one of those things you probably never see but use almost every day. As a result, it’s important that your garbage disposal is working properly! Unfortunately, garbage disposals can be fickle – you never know what will cause them to break. The good news is there’s an easy way to get them to start working again – just call Barker & Sons! We can fix your garbage disposal no matter what’s wrong with it. When you need garbage disposal installation or repair in Orange County, call Barker & Sons!

Garbage Disposal Maintenance Tips

The best way to make sure your garbage disposal works properly at all times is to take steps to stop problems from occurring in the first place. Almost all garbage disposal problems are avoidable, provided you follow these steps:

Things you should NOT put down your garbage disposal:

• Potato skins
• Bone fragments and eggshells
• Banana peels
• Fats
• Unpopped popcorn kernels
• Onion skins
• Fruit pits and seeds
• Stringy vegetables like asparagus and celery

Things you SHOULD put down your garbage disposal:

• Vegetable ends
• Soft food matter
• Ice cubes (to clean the garbage disposal out every now and then)
• A little dishwashing soap (helps freshen the smell)

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Why call Barker & Sons for garbage disposal installation or repair?

On-time fast and friendly service
We value your time and know you’re busy. We will schedule an exact appointment time to meet you and perform your garbage disposal installation or repair job – and we’ll show up on time!

The plumbers’ plumber
We are the plumbers that other plumbers learn from, so you can count on the fact that we’ll put our expert knowledge and experience to work for you. Your garbage disposal installation or repair job will be done right the first time, and give you peace of mind that you made the right decision. Licensed and insured, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for your peace of mind.

Clean and green
Our safety-conscious workers wear sanitary booties and keep your family’s house clean. And have we mentioned we’re green? We not only aim to meet and exceed your needs, but we’re also doing our part to meet the ever-changing needs of our environment.

Experts you can trust
Barker & Sons are the trusted Orange County plumbing experts you’ve been searching for with the customer service you deserve!

Garbage Disposal FAQs

My garbage disposal won’t run. Do I need to replace it?

Not yet. There are a couple of things you should try before replacing it. First, turn the disposal off, disconnect it from the power, and check to see if something is jamming it—a spoon or any other hard object (look inside to see if you can see anything first, then stick your hand in. Remember, TURN OFF THE POWER AND DISCONNECT THE UNIT—you don’t want to take any chances!). If you have an Allen key, find the unjamming wrench slot and turn it a few times to clear the disposal.

Next, plug the disposal back in and press the red RESET button. Finally, flip the breaker switch in your breaker box. If all else fails, call Barker & Sons for garbage disposal replacement!

How large a garbage disposal do I need?

Garbage disposals come in all sizes, and it can be a little intimidating to figure out what size you need. At Barker & Sons, we can recommend the perfect garbage disposal for you, but for reference, they come in three sizes: ½ HP, ¾ HP, and 1 HP. In general, ½ HP is recommended for light kitchen use, ¾ HP for normal household use, and 1 HP for heavy home use or commercial use.

Why is my garbage disposal not working?

A garbage disposal can stop working for several reasons, including a tripped reset button, a jammed impeller, a clog in the drain line, or an electrical issue. Sometimes the unit will hum but the blades will not turn, which usually indicates something is stuck. Other times, the disposal may not respond at all because of a power problem. It is best not to reach into the disposal; instead, try the reset button and call a professional if it still does not run properly.

Is it better to repair or replace a garbage disposal?

Whether you should repair or replace a disposal depends on its age, condition, and the type of problem you are experiencing. Minor issues like a simple jam or loose connection can often be repaired quickly. However, if the motor is burned out, the unit is leaking from multiple places, or it is an older model that breaks down frequently, replacement is usually the more cost–effective choice. We can inspect the disposal and give you honest advice on the best option.