Garbage disposal repair and installation in Saratoga Springs, UT covers jammed or humming units, leaks at the flange, seals and dishwasher hose, backed-up kitchen sinks and new disposal installs. Our licensed plumbers answer the 24/7 emergency line, so a sink full of water at night gets the same response as a weekday call. Many disposal problems are quick fixes, and replacement is worth it when the housing leaks or the motor has failed.
While you wait, turn the disposal off at the wall switch and, if you plan to reach into it, unplug it or switch off its breaker first. Stop running the dishwasher, keep water out of the sink and place a bucket under any drip. Same-day appointments are available when the schedule allows, including weekends.
A jammed or humming disposal
A humming disposal with no spinning means the blades are stuck. The motor is trying to turn against a jam, usually a bone, fruit pit, bottle cap or utensil. Running it longer can burn out the motor.
Turn off power first, then look under the unit for a hex socket in the center of the bottom. Insert the wrench that came with the unit and work it back and forth until the flywheel turns freely. Remove the object from above with tongs, never fingers. Then press the red reset button on the bottom and restore power.
When a reset is not enough, call
- The motor hums but nothing spins, even after the hex key
- The reset button pops out again right after you press it
- The unit runs but is loud with a grinding or metal sound
- The unit does not run and does not hum at all
Silent units can have a tripped breaker, a dead outlet or a failed switch. If the unit is silent and the reset button is not the cause, a plumber checks the hookup before assuming the motor is gone.
When a leaking disposal is an emergency
A disposal that leaks soaks the cabinet floor in a few cycles and can drip onto the electrical connection. A leaking sink faucet or supply line under the same cabinet is covered on our faucet and sink repair page. Turn off power at the breaker if you can do so without standing in water, and stop running the sink and dishwasher.
Leak at the top flange
Water at the sink ring means the flange seal or mounting has loosened. It needs to be resealed or re-mounted.
Leak from the side
A leak at the dishwasher hose connection or the drain elbow means a loose clamp, cracked hose or worn gasket.
Leak from the body
Water coming through the housing or the bottom means a crack or failed internal seal. The unit usually needs replacing.
Water from the dishwasher air gap
Dishwasher drain water that spills out of the air gap on the counter points to a blockage in the disposal inlet or the drain line past it.
Call us if the cabinet is wet, the leak cannot be traced or the unit is old. A body leak cannot be patched, but flange and hose leaks often can.
Repair or replace: a quick decision framework
| Situation | Better choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Jam cleared with a hex key and the reset | Repair | Nothing is broken, only stuck |
| Leak at the sink flange or drain elbow | Repair | Seals and clamps are inexpensive and replaceable |
| Leak through the housing or bottom | Replace | A cracked body cannot be sealed |
| Motor hums and reset trips repeatedly | Replace | A failing motor tends to fail again |
| Unit is old, rusted or noisy and already repaired once | Replace | More repair money into worn parts rarely pays |
| Dishwasher no longer drains into it | Repair | Often a clogged inlet or knockout plug |
A plumber can often tell in a few minutes which row applies. Ask for the clear price on both options before work starts.
Need a plumber right now?
The 24/7 line is open. A dispatcher will book a licensed plumber.
Installing a new disposal: plumbing hookup and electrical
A new disposal connects in two ways. The plumbing side mounts the unit to the sink flange, attaches the drain elbow to the trap and links the dishwasher hose. The electrical side either plugs into an outlet under the sink or is wired directly to a switch.
Licensed plumbers handle the plumbing connections. The electrical hookup varies. If a plug-in outlet and wall switch already exist, we connect the unit to them. If your kitchen has no outlet or switch for a disposal, a licensed electrician adds that circuit, and we do not do the wiring ourselves. We tell you at the first call which case applies so you are not surprised on the day.
- Remove the old unitWe disconnect power, unhook the trap and dishwasher hose and release the mounting ring.
- Check the sink flangeA clean, flat flange with fresh putty or a gasket makes the seal.
- Mount and connectThe new unit hangs from the ring, the elbow connects to the trap and the dishwasher hose is clamped on.
- TestWe knock out the dishwasher plug if needed, run water and the unit and check every joint for drips.
If your kitchen has never had a disposal, as some callers report, we also add the trap and discharge tailpiece. If you are reconnecting the sink after a counter, cabinet or faucet change, we reconnect the sink drain, trap and supply lines at the same visit.
Clogs, sink backups and what should never go down
A disposal that drains slowly or backs up into the second sink basin often has a clog in the line past the unit. Grease and starchy food scraps are the usual cause. Our drain cleaning team cables the kitchen branch and checks the trap, then runs hot water to see the line flow.
Keep these out of the disposal
- Grease, oil and fat, which coat the pipe after the disposal
- Coffee grounds, eggshells and rice, which pack into sludge
- Pasta, potato peels and fibrous vegetables like celery and corn husks
- Bones, fruit pits and glass or metal
- Chemical drain cleaner, which can damage seals and rubber parts
What affects the price of disposal work
Repair or replacement
A reset or hose clamp is small. A new disposal adds the unit and installation time.
Unit size and type
Horsepower and features such as a continuous feed or batch feed change the unit's cost.
Electrical setup
An existing outlet and switch keep the job simple. A missing one needs an electrician.
Sink and plumbing condition
A corroded trap, leaky flange or clogged line adds work.
Time of day
Nights, weekends and holidays are answered the same way. Ask for the clear price before work starts.
A note on insurance
Homeowners insurance usually pays for sudden water damage from a leaking unit but not for the disposal itself or wear over time. Photograph a wet cabinet and keep the old unit for the adjuster if asked.
Want your real number? Call (385) 488-1892 and tell us the brand if you know it, the symptom and whether there is a plug under the sink.
Disposal calls across Saratoga Springs and nearby towns
We dispatch from Saratoga Springs and serve kitchens in newer neighborhoods such as Harvest Hills and Pelican Bay. We also cover Lehi, about 8 miles north,, where toilet repair is also available, and tell you the distance estimate when we schedule the visit instead of promising an arrival time.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The line is answered 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Tell the dispatcher whether the disposal is leaking, whether power is off and whether the sink is full of water. Same-day appointments are available when the schedule allows.
Licensed plumbers install the disposal and connect it to the sink, trap and dishwasher. If your kitchen has no outlet and switch for it, a licensed electrician adds that circuit. We tell you at the first call whether yours is ready.
Often yes. Turn off power, use the hex socket on the bottom of the unit to free the blades, remove the object with tongs and press the reset button. Never put your hand in the unit, even when it is off.
The air gap sits at the counter and spills when the dishwasher drain is blocked. The cause is usually a clogged disposal inlet or a drain line backed up past it. We clear the inlet and the line.
A seal or clamp repair costs less than a new unit. Once the housing leaks or the motor keeps failing, replacement is cheaper in the long run. We quote both before work starts when it is close.
Yes. We reconnect the drain, trap, supply lines and disposal, check the dishwasher hose and test for leaks before we leave.
Still unsure? Call (385) 488-1892
Sources and references
Local facts on this page come from public pages like these. The city lists the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted, and permit rules vary by job, so ask the Saratoga Springs building department before work starts. Page last reviewed 2026-10-15.