Garbage Disposal in Bergen County, NJ

Common Causes of Garbage Disposal Jams

Fibrous foods like celery and corn husks, coffee grounds, and grease are the most frequent causes of jams, since they wrap around the grinding components or harden inside the unit instead of breaking down. A jam isn’t always a sign the disposal needs replacing. Our plumbing repair team can often clear it and confirm the motor and blades are still in good condition before recommending anything more.

Garbage Disposal Services We Offer

Disposal Repair

We diagnose the cause of a jammed, leaking, or underperforming disposal and repair what’s fixable, which is often less expensive than a full replacement.

New Disposal Installation

When a disposal is beyond repair, or a homeowner is upgrading, we install and connect the new unit to the existing plumbing and electrical, the same standard we apply to any plumbing replacement.

Choosing the Right Disposal for Your Kitchen

Horsepower needs depend on household size and how heavily the kitchen is used. A larger family or a kitchen that sees heavier daily use benefits from a stronger motor than the builder-grade unit most homes start with, and we recommend the right size during the estimate.

Caring for Your Garbage Disposal

Running cold water for a few seconds before and after use helps flush waste through the line and keeps grease solid enough to pass through rather than coating the blades. Avoid putting fibrous vegetables, coffee grounds, and grease down the disposal, since these are the most common causes of the jams we’re called out for. An occasional grind of ice cubes helps clean the blades without any special product.

A disposal that’s cared for this way typically avoids the jams and odor issues that lead to a service call in the first place, and it’s a habit worth passing along to anyone else in the household who uses the kitchen sink.