Garbage Disposals in Madison, WI
Jams cleared, leaks diagnosed, and new disposals mounted and sealed — so the unit runs quiet and the drain stays dry underneath.
A garbage disposal that hums but won't spin is usually jammed — a bone, a utensil, or a fruit pit caught in the flywheel — and clearing that jam is often the whole fix. We free stuck flywheels and clear the obstruction, and when the motor itself has given out or a leak is coming from the unit's failed internal seal, we replace the disposal with a new one mounted and sealed to the sink flange.
Odor is its own issue: food and grease collect under the splash guard and inside the grind chamber, where a normal run doesn't reach. We clean the chamber and guard and walk you through a simple grind-and-flush routine that keeps the disposal fresh between visits.
What Disposal Service Covers
Jam Clearing
Free a stuck flywheel and remove the object jamming the disposal.
Leak Diagnosis
Find whether a leak is a loose connection or a failed internal seal.
Disposal Installation
Mount a new unit to the sink flange and connect the discharge to the drain.
Odor & Grime Cleanup
Clean the splash guard and grind chamber and show you a keep-fresh routine.
Mount & Seal Check
Confirm the sink flange and plumber's putty hold so water stays in the sink.
Connection Test
Run the unit and check for leaks at the discharge before we leave.
How a Disposal Repair or Install Runs
Describe the symptom
A note on the hum, the leak, the odor, or a new install is usually enough for an initial estimate by phone or email. A photo under the sink helps.
Diagnose the cause
We figure out whether it's a jam, a failed seal, or a worn motor — so we don't replace a unit that just needs clearing.
Shut off power and water
The disposal is disconnected from power and the water is shut off before any work under the sink.
Clear, seal, or install
The jam is cleared and the flywheel freed, the leak is sealed, or the old unit is removed and the new one is mounted and connected.
Test and clean up
We run the disposal, check the discharge for leaks, and leave the cabinet clean underneath.
What to Know About Garbage Disposals
A hum usually means a jam, not a dead motor. Before assuming the disposal is shot, check for a stuck flywheel. Clearing the obstruction often brings it back to life.
A bottom leak is often the seal. When water drips from the bottom of the unit rather than a connection, the internal seal has failed, and replacing the disposal is the practical fix.
Cold water while grinding helps. Running cold water during and after grinding solidifies fats so they chop and flush rather than coating the chamber — a habit that prevents odor and clogs.
First Time Clients Discount
$50 off with 4 hours of service, or $100 off with 8 hours of service.
Ask about our senior discounts for Dane County homeowners.
Offer valid for first time clients only. One discount per client.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you fix a garbage disposal that hums but doesn't spin?+
Often, yes. A hum with no spin usually means the disposal is jammed by a hard object or the internal flywheel is stuck. We clear the jam and free the flywheel, and replace the unit when the motor itself has failed.
My disposal leaks from the bottom — what does that mean?+
A leak from the bottom of the unit often points to a failed internal seal rather than a loose connection. When that seal goes, the practical fix is replacing the disposal rather than resealing it.
Do you install a new garbage disposal?+
Yes. We mount the new unit to the sink flange, connect the discharge to the drain, hook up the power safely, and test for leaks before we leave.
Why does my disposal smell even after running it?+
Food and grease build up under the splash guard and inside the grind chamber. We clean the chamber and splash guard and show you a simple grind-and-flush routine to keep it fresh.
How is disposal work estimated?+
A note on the symptom — hum, leak, smell, or a new install — is usually enough for an initial estimate by phone or email. A photo under the sink helps us see the mounting and connections.
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