Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation in Alexandria, VA
A garbage disposal makes it easy and convenient to eliminate food waste without worrying about the mess and odors of putting it in the trash can. When you need a qualified technician to install, repair, or replace a garbage disposal in Alexandria or surrounding areas, choose Caffi Services.
Our company has served northern Virginia for over 50 years. We offer all the services you need to keep your home comfortable and inviting, from plumbing, heating, and cooling to remodeling.
Our expertly trained technicians provide quality work backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and our services have earned the respect of our customers, along with many impressive reviews.
Need help with your garbage disposal? Schedule a service with our experts at Caffi Services. We’re available 24/7 for emergency service.
Signs You Need Garbage Disposal Repairs
If your garbage disposal stops working properly, it’s best to shut the power off and call a professional as soon as possible. This will prevent unnecessary damage to the motor as well as injuries.
When you notice any of these problems with your garbage disposal, contact Caffi Services for repairs:
- Poor performance: When your garbage disposal isn’t working well, even if it’s subtle, it’s time to figure out why.
- Extra loud grinding: Extra noise can indicate something is stuck in the disposal, like a piece of metal, or could indicate that the grinding components have loosened and need repairs.
- Leaks: A leaking garbage disposal is a problem — don’t settle for a bucket or towel and then forget it.
- Frequent jams: If you keep needing to clear your garbage disposal and reset or manually loosen it, it could be in poor condition.
- Regular clogs: Do you keep ending up with clogged kitchen drains? Even if the disposal isn’t what’s clogging, it could be related.
Do these problems sound familiar? Contact Caffi Services today and schedule garbage disposal repair to get the problem resolved.
How To Prevent Garbage Disposal Problems
Your garbage disposal is powerful, but misuse can cause a lot of trouble for your home and plumbing. Avoid problems by:
- Being careful about what you put down the drain: Most disposal problems come back to stuff that’s too sticky, too hard, or too stringy. That means no grease, coffee grounds, hard seeds and pits, fibrous vegetables, or starchy foods — or at least as little as you can manage.
- Running water while operating the disposal: Run the water for a while longer after shutting it off.
- Grinding ice and citrus rinds occasionally: This can clean the blades and freshen things up; other mixtures like vinegar and baking soda can also work.
Contact us today if you need help with garbage disposal tips or want to schedule kitchen drain cleaning.
When To Replace Your Garbage Disposal
Although repairs are sufficient for many common garbage disposal problems, in some cases, there’s no simple or cost-effective fix. You may need a garbage disposal replacement if:
- The drain clogs frequently.
- The motor has locked up or failed.
- The housing has cracked or developed a leak.
- The blades are dull and don’t cut well.
- The disposal is over 10 years old and is starting to fail.
Contact Caffi Services at (703)836-6775 to request a quote for a garbage disposal replacement.
Garbage Disposal Repair & Replacement
No matter the problem with your garbage disposal, our skilled plumbers at Caffi Services can help. We offer garbage disposal repairs and replacements throughout Alexandria and the DMV area.
Our experts can quickly determine the cause of the failure and offer the best solution for your budget.
We feature fully stocked service vehicles for fast repairs and are available 24/7 for all your plumbing emergencies.
Schedule garbage disposal repairs or replacements by calling (703)836-6775.
Why Choose Caffi Services?
Our team at Caffi Services is proud to serve homeowners in Alexandria, Arlington, McLean, and surrounding areas. With over five decades of experience and quality service that’s courteous, friendly, and affordable, we strive to be your first call for all your plumbing needs.
We’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and we feature convenient appointment times, accurate estimates, and flexible financing options for large repairs.
Trust your garbage disposal repairs to the best. Call Caffi Services at (703)836-6775 for service in Arlington, Fairfax, or northern Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I avoid garbage disposal problems?
Be careful about the types of food you put in your garbage disposal. Certain kinds of stringy, hard, or mushy materials can tangle or clog the blades, causing the motor to jam or overheat.
Avoid grinding things like pasta, rice, oatmeal, coffee grounds, celery, banana peels, potato peels, eggshells, or grease, and always rinse thoroughly with cold water after grinding foods.
Can I use the dishwasher if the garbage disposal has failed?
Yes, you can use the dishwasher if the garbage disposal is broken. If they use the same drain, just be careful to scrape all the dishes to avoid clogging the drain with food particles and watch carefully to ensure the drain doesn’t leak or back up.
What should I do if my garbage disposal stops working?
Turn off the switch or the breaker that supplies power to the garbage disposal, then make sure nothing is jammed in the blades. If the garbage disposal doesn’t turn, a hex key can often be used at the bottom of the unit to turn it manually.
Make sure the reset switch on the disposal hasn’t tripped, then restore power. If it still won’t work, call a professional for repairs.
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