Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation Services ​in the South Okanagan

Garbage Disposal Repair

If your garbage disposal isn’t working like it used to, it may need service or replacement. A good quality unit should last you several years, but they do eventually wear out and require repair or replacement. Luckily, advances in new units offer increased performance and durability, so if it is time for your garburator to go you’ll likely experience quieter and smoother function.

Look for signs that your garbage disposal may be failing like;

• Bad Smells

You might smell a bad garbage disposal before you hear it, if your disposal is failing to properly grind food into small pieces it can result in food rotting in the unit.

• Water Leaks

These can be a sign that seals inside the unit are beginning to fail, or it could be a sign of clogging downstream of the unit. This should be investigated before you continue to use the unit.

• Jammed Disposal

Some people will continue to try to use their disposal when the unit is jammed, this is a very bad idea. Trying to use the unit may trip the breaker, overheat the motor in the unit, or burn out the motor all together. Also, trying to dislodge a jam can be extremely dangerous unless you follow proper steps. We suggest calling a professional.

• Unusual Noises

If your disposal has started to make loud grinding noises, the internal parts likely have been damaged. Continuing to use the unit in this condition will likely cause significant further damage. We suggest having the unit inspected before you use it.

• Disposal Won’t Turn On

Can’t get your disposal to work? A few simple things to check; there may be a reset button on the bottom of the unit you can press, or you can try checking the electrical panel to see if the breaker for the circuit has tripped. If you try both these things and your unit still isn’t working we suggest calling a professional to service the unit.

Garbage Disposal Installation

Whether you're looking to install a garbage disposal on your existing kitchen sink, or on a new sink during a renovation we have the expertise required to make sure the job smoothly and to ensure you are installing a quality disposal.