Check the reset button on the bottom of the disposal unit first. Disposals have a thermal overload that trips when the motor overheats or jams, and pressing the reset button is sometimes all it takes. If that does not work, look for a hex wrench port on the bottom and try manually freeing the flywheel. If neither works, call WireNut.

A disposal that hums but does not spin almost always has a jammed flywheel from a foreign object or debris between the grinding plate and the grinding ring. This is usually fixable without replacement using the hex wrench port on the bottom of the unit. Our plumbers handle this regularly.

If the disposal is less than five years old and has a repairable issue, repair usually makes sense. If it is older than eight to ten years and developing multiple issues, replacement is often more economical. We assess and give you an honest recommendation.

Yes. Adding a garbage disposal where there is not one requires installing a disposal-compatible sink drain, adding a switch, and typically a dedicated electrical circuit. We handle the full installation including any electrical work required.

The main things to keep out are grease and oil, which solidify in Pueblo drain pipes and create stubborn clogs, fibrous items like celery and artichoke leaves that tangle in the grinding mechanism, and hard items like bones and fruit pits that damage the grinding plate. Pueblo’s hard water makes grease buildup in drains worse than in softer-water cities.

Most disposal repairs in Pueblo are completed in under an hour. A new installation where all the plumbing and electrical connections are already in place is also a quick job. A full new installation with new drain work and electrical takes longer.

A simple repair like freeing a jam or replacing a leaking flange gasket is a quick, inexpensive job. A full unit replacement depends on the disposal model and the installation scope. We give you a flat-rate price after diagnosing the situation.