Disposal jammed and humming, leaking under the sink, or dead at the switch? Our licensed Portland plumbers repair, replace, and install garbage disposals the same day — all major brands, at an upfront price.
Tell us the symptom — we'll know the cause and fix it same day.
Power but no spin means the flywheel is jammed — usually a bone, utensil, or fibrous food. We free it or replace a seized unit.
Dead at the switch is usually a tripped reset button, GFCI, or breaker — or a failed motor. We diagnose the electrical cause.
Top = flange seal, side = dishwasher/discharge connection (both repairable), bottom = internal seal (means replacement).
Disposal won't clear or the sink backs up — we clear it and check whether the clog is downstream in the drain line.
A foreign object or worn impeller making noise — removed and inspected before it damages the motor.
Trapped food and buildup causing smells — cleaned out, with tips to keep it fresh.
Then the clog is downstream in the drain line, not the disposal — see drain cleaning. After-hours flooding under the sink? Emergency plumbing.
Repair a disposal under ~8 years old with a minor issue — a jam, a clog, a top-side flange leak. Replace when it's 10-plus years old, leaking from the bottom (an internal seal failure that can't be fixed), has a seized motor, or the repair would cost more than half a new unit.
When it's time for a new one, we'll size it right and install it the same visit.
Brands: InSinkErator · Waste King · Moen · GE · Kohler — or your own unit.
Most jams and clogs we see come from the same culprits. Skip these to keep yours running:
Run cold water while grinding and for a few seconds after.
| Unjam / minor repair | $125 – $250 |
| Replacement (installed) | $250 – $550 |
| Premium / 1 HP unit installed | $400 – $700+ |
Estimates for guidance; price depends on horsepower and the model you choose. Upfront flat-rate quote before any work.
We'll fix it today — or install a new, properly sized unit and haul the old one away — at an upfront price, no overtime fees.
From the first call to a clean finish, our licensed Portland plumbers handle garbage disposal repair with upfront, flat-rate pricing and no overtime fees — day, night, weekends and holidays.
Call (971) 386-1515Humming or leaking? Call — most fixes are same-day.
A hum with no spin means it has power but the flywheel and impellers are jammed — usually a bone, fibrous food, or utensil. Turn the switch off, then free it with the hex wrench in the slot under the unit. If it stays stuck or the motor's seized, it needs replacing — we handle both same day.
Turn the wall switch off, then press the small red reset button on the bottom of the unit until it clicks. If there's still no power, check the breaker or GFCI outlet. If it keeps tripping, the motor is likely failing.
Where it leaks tells the story: top = failed sink-flange seal (repairable), side = loose dishwasher or discharge connection (repairable), bottom = internal seal or cracked housing, which means replacement. We diagnose and fix it the same day.
Repair if it's under ~8 years old with a minor issue like a jam, clog, or top-side leak. Replace if it's 10-plus years old, leaking from the bottom, has a seized motor, or the repair would cost more than half a new unit.
A repair or unjam is typically modest; a full replacement with a new unit installed usually runs about $250–$550 depending on horsepower and model. Upfront flat-rate price first.
Most last about 10 to 12 years with normal use. If yours is in that range and giving you trouble, replacement is usually the better value than a repeat repair.
Avoid grease and oil, fibrous vegetables (celery, corn husks, onion skins), starchy/expandable foods (pasta, rice, potato peels), bones, fruit pits, coffee grounds, and eggshells. Run cold water while grinding, and never put non-food items down.
A 1/3–1/2 HP unit suits a couple or light use; 3/4 HP is the sweet spot for most homes and handles fibrous scraps and small bones; 1 HP is best for large or heavy-use households. We'll recommend the right size.
Continuous feed is most common and runs while you feed scraps with cold water flowing. Batch feed runs only when you place a stopper, so it's safer around kids and a bit quieter — but costs more. We install both.
Yes — same-day garbage disposal repair and installation across the metro, by licensed, bonded and insured plumbers, with upfront pricing.