Based in Leesburg, VA

Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation in Leesburg, VA

Garbage disposal repair and installation in Leesburg, VA for jammed, leaking or worn-out units under the kitchen sink.

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Getting the Kitchen Sink Back in Service

Brick Street offers garbage disposal repair and installation in Leesburg, VA, covering jams, leaks, strange grinding noises, a motor that only hums and units that have simply worn out. Many disposal problems are quick fixes: a lodged fork, a tripped reset button or a loose drain connection. Others, like water dripping from the bottom of the housing, mean the unit has failed internally and should be replaced. Our licensed and insured plumbers tell you which it is and handle either one. Call (240) 969-4911, any hour.

A disposal sits where electricity, water and the kitchen drain all meet, so a careless install shows up as leaks at the sink flange, a dishwasher that backs up into the sink, or a drain that clogs every few weeks. Most failures we see come from three causes: an improper installation, food waste building up in the drain, and foreign objects that should never have gone down. Because the disposal feeds straight into the kitchen drain line, we often pair this work with drain cleaning when grease and food have collected in the pipe.

What Your Disposal Is Telling You

Match the symptom to the likely cause.

Hums but will not spin

Something is wedged between the impeller plate and the grind ring. Cut the power before reaching for anything.

Dead silence

Press the red reset button on the bottom of the unit and check the wall switch and breaker. If it still will not start, the motor or wiring has failed.

Leaking under the sink

A drip at the top points to the sink flange seal, at the side to the drain or dishwasher connection, and at the bottom to a cracked housing.

Bad smell that will not quit

Food trapped under the splash guard and along the grinding chamber rots. Cleaning helps, but a persistent odor can mean a slow drain behind it.

Water slow to drain

Fibrous scraps, grease and coffee grounds pack into the trap. This is a drain problem as much as a disposal one.

REPLACEMENT

Choosing and Installing a New Disposal

Sizing matters more than most people expect. A small household that mostly rinses plates needs a different motor than a family that cooks from scratch every night, and a bigger motor in a cramped sink cabinet can crowd the plumbing. We look at how you cook, how much space is under the sink, and whether the kitchen has a dishwasher or septic system before suggesting a unit. Installation includes a new sink flange with fresh putty or gasket, a secure mount, the dishwasher knockout removed when needed, and the drain trap set at the right height so water does not sit in the line. The electrical connection is made safely to the existing circuit, and we run water and test for leaks before we leave.

SKIP THE DIY

Why Disposal Jobs Go Wrong at Home

Online videos make a disposal swap look like a half-hour job. The trouble usually shows up later: a sink flange that seeps into the cabinet, a trap installed below the drain outlet, a dishwasher hose that loops wrong and pulls dirty water back in. Never put your hand inside a disposal, even with the switch off, unless the breaker is off too. A disposal also needs a properly grounded connection, and a mistake there is a shock hazard every time someone washes dishes. If your kitchen also needs a new faucet, we can do both on one visit through our plumbing services, anywhere in our service area.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I unjam a garbage disposal safely?

Turn off the wall switch and the breaker first. Then insert a quarter-inch hex wrench into the socket on the bottom center of the unit and work it back and forth to free the plate. Use tongs, never your hand, to remove whatever was stuck. Wait a few minutes, press the reset button, restore power and run water before switching it on.

Why is my garbage disposal leaking from the bottom?

A leak from the bottom of the disposal usually means the internal seals have worn out or the housing has cracked, and that cannot be repaired economically. The unit needs replacement. Before assuming the worst, dry everything and run water to confirm the drip is not coming from the sink flange or the drain connection above, which are both fixable parts.

What should not go down a garbage disposal?

Keep grease, oil, coffee grounds, eggshells, pasta, rice, potato peels and fibrous foods like celery and corn husks out of it. Grease hardens in the pipe and the rest packs into a paste that clogs the trap. Bones, fruit pits and any non-food items can jam or damage the grinding plate. Run cold water before, during and after each use.

Can a garbage disposal be installed on a home with a septic system?

It can, but a disposal adds solids to the tank, so the septic system may need pumping more often. Some homeowners on septic in rural parts of Loudoun County choose a model designed for septic use. If your home is on a septic system, mention it when you call and we will factor it in when recommending a unit.

Should I repair or replace an old garbage disposal?

A jam, a tripped reset or a loose connection is worth fixing on any disposal. Replacement makes more sense when the unit leaks from its body, the motor has burned out, or it is old and grinding poorly. We tell you which situation you are in on the first visit, and if a replacement is the better choice, we go over models that suit your sink and cooking habits.

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