Garbage Disposal Repair in Simi Valley, CA

Common Garbage Disposal Problems

• Humming but not spinning — jammed grinding plate; try the reset button and hex key before calling
• Completely dead, no sound — tripped reset button or internal electrical failure
• Leaking from under the sink — worn sink flange seal, loose drain connection, or internal crack
• Grinding or rattling noise — foreign object inside the unit (glass, silverware, a bone fragment)
• Draining slowly — partial internal blockage or a clog in the drain line downstream of the unit
• Persistent smell — food buildup inside the grinding chamber that regular cleaning won’t clear

What to Try Before Calling

Two quick checks that resolve many disposal calls:

• 1. Press the red reset button on the bottom of the unit and try again
• 2. Insert a ¼-inch hex key into the center hole at the bottom and manually rotate the grinding plate to free a jam

If neither works, or if the unit is leaking, it needs professional attention.

Repair or Replace?

• Under 5 years old with a single issue — repair is almost always worth it
• 8–10 years old with repeated failures — replacement is the better long-term value (typical service life is 8–15 years)
• Leaking from the body of the unit, not the connection points — replace; internal cracks rarely hold with repair

What Disposal Repair and Replacement Costs

• Jam clearing (hex key reset and test): included in diagnostic visit
• Electrical fault repair: $100–$250
• Seal replacement: $100–$200
• Full unit replacement (technician-supplied): $200–$450 including the unit
• Full unit replacement (customer-supplied unit): $100–$200 labor only

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