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Garbage Disposal Repair. Phoenix, AZ.
From stubborn jams to dead motors to leaks under your sink, Lawson Family Plumbing diagnoses and repairs all garbage disposal problems. Serving Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Phoenix, and surrounding areas. Most disposal jobs are done in a single visit. Lawson techs carry common replacement parts on every truck.
Common Issues We Fix
Most garbage disposal failures fall into a handful of categories. Knowing what to look for helps you catch problems early, before a simple fix becomes a full replacement.
Grease, starchy foods, and fibrous vegetables build up inside the disposal and drain line over time. The result: slow drainage, standing water, and bad odors. Chemical drain cleaners make it worse by corroding internal components.
Bones, utensil tips, and fruit pits can jam the impellers and stop them from spinning. The disposal hums but does nothing. Forcing it risks burning out the motor entirely. Turn off power immediately and call us.
Worn seals, cracked housing, and loose drain connections are the most common leak sources. Left unchecked, a dripping disposal leads to cabinet rot, mold, and water damage. We find the source and stop it fast.
If your disposal won't power on at all, the culprit is usually a tripped breaker, faulty wall switch, or a burned-out motor. The reset button on the bottom of the unit handles minor overloads. Repeated failures need professional diagnosis.
Rattling, metal-on-metal grinding, and high-pitched screeching all signal something is wrong inside the grinding chamber. A foreign object, loose component, or worn bearing can cause all three. Catching it early saves the motor.
The reset button on the unit's base is a built-in safety cutoff for overloads. If pressing it restores function only briefly, or if it pops back out immediately, there's an underlying mechanical or electrical issue that needs repair.
Did You Know
Regular maintenance and proper use make all the difference. But when something does go wrong, a qualified technician can often repair your existing unit for a fraction of replacement cost. Lawson carries common parts on every truck.
What We Do
Every service call starts with a full inspection of the motor, impellers, seals, wiring, and drain connections. We diagnose the root cause before any work begins.
Why Lawson
We built Lawson Family Plumbing on a simple idea: treat every customer the way we'd want our own family treated. That means honest assessments, upfront pricing, and work you can count on.
Our plumbers are licensed and trained on all major brands. We bring the right tools and parts to every job, so most repairs are done in one visit.
A broken disposal backs up your whole kitchen routine. We offer same-day and next-day service across the Valley so you're not waiting around.
You'll know the full cost before we start. No hidden fees, no bait-and-switch estimates.
We stand behind every repair. If something isn't right after we leave, we come back and make it right. That's the Lawson guarantee, no asterisks.
What Our Customers Say
"From my first call with Brooke, I was impressed by how professional and responsive she was. The pricing was very reasonable, the work was done quickly and accurately, and everyone I interacted with was friendly, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. It's rare to find a company that delivers both exceptional workmanship and exceptional customer service."
"We've used them twice for two different projects and they were awesome both times. Fast, efficient, fixed our issues and were competitively priced. Will use again for any and all future plumbing needs. Highly recommend!"
"We've been exclusively using Lawson plumbing since we bought our home in 2021. Most recently Kam came out to fix a faucet bib that was leaking and found our pressure regulator was broken. He explained things simply and was very efficient getting these problems fixed, on a Sunday no less!"
Common Questions
The most common cause is a tripped safety reset on the bottom of the unit. Other causes include a jammed impeller, a blown circuit breaker, a faulty wall switch, or a burned-out motor. If pressing the reset button doesn't restore function, call us for a proper diagnosis.
Humming without grinding almost always means the impellers are jammed. A foreign object (bone, utensil, pit) is blocking them from spinning. Turn off the power immediately. Do not keep running it: forcing a jammed disposal burns out the motor.
No. Chemical cleaners corrode the metal components inside the unit and can damage your pipes. For clogs, try baking soda and vinegar first. For persistent blockages, call a professional so the obstruction is cleared without damaging the unit.
Avoid grease and oils (they solidify in pipes), fibrous vegetables (celery, corn husks, onion skins), hard materials (bones, fruit pits, eggshells), starchy foods (potato peels, pasta, rice), and coffee grounds. These cause most of the clogs and jams we see.
If your disposal is under 8 years old and the issue is a jam, clog, or minor leak, repair is almost always the right call. If it's over 10 years old, frequently clogging, or has a burned-out motor, replacement often makes more economic sense. Our technician will give you an honest recommendation either way.
Run cold water before, during, and after use. Grind ice cubes and rock salt monthly to remove buildup. Deodorize with baking soda, vinegar, or citrus peels. Avoid the foods listed above. And if it starts making unusual noises or draining slowly, call us early before a small issue becomes a big one.
First, press the reset button on the bottom of the unit. If it trips again immediately, there may be a jam. Turn off the power and use the hex wrench port on the bottom to manually rotate the grinding plate. Never put your hand inside the disposal. If it still won't run after resetting and clearing any jam, the motor may be burned out. Call Lawson for a same-day assessment. Most disposals can be repaired or replaced in a single visit.
Ready to Fix It
Same-day service available across the Phoenix metro. Free estimates. Upfront pricing.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. There's a reason Lawson is the top reviewed plumber in Arizona.
Available Mon-Sat 7am-7pm. 24/7 for emergencies.
