Garbage Disposal Repair & Replacement in Salt Lake City, UT

Garbage disposal problems are the single most frequent kitchen plumbing call in our service area. Most of the time, the issue is straightforward: something is jammed in the grinding chamber, the reset button needs pressing, or a connection has come loose. These are quick fixes that don't require a replacement. Our techs diagnose before they sell — if a $0 reset or a $75 unjam fixes it, that's what we'll do.

When a disposal does need replacement, the job typically takes 30–60 minutes. We carry the most common sizes (1/3 HP, 1/2 HP, and 3/4 HP) on our trucks for same-day installation. For Utah homes on septic systems (common in Eagle Mountain, Herriman, and parts of Lehi), we install septic-rated disposals with finer grinding that won't overwhelm your system.

One thing we see frequently in Utah: homeowners running their disposals without enough water, which allows food waste to accumulate in the drain line and create clogs. Hard water mineral buildup compounds this. Running cold water for 30 seconds before and after using the disposal is the single best thing you can do to prevent kitchen drain problems.

Replace if: the unit is leaking from the bottom (internal seal failure), won't turn on at all despite reset and power check, or is over 10 years old and jamming frequently. Repair if: it's jammed but the motor hums, the reset button trips frequently (usually electrical), or it leaks from the top flange or dishwasher connection (mounting/connection issue). We'll diagnose and give you honest advice.