Jammed, humming, leaking, or completely dead — most disposal issues are quick fixes. We diagnose, repair, and replace same day.
Most homeowners assume their garbage disposal has sharp blades like a blender. It doesn't. A disposal uses blunt impeller lugs that spin at high speed, grinding food waste against a stationary grind ring. This distinction matters because many 'broken' disposals are actually just jammed — the impeller plate is stuck, and using the hex key at the bottom port and the reset button resolves it in two minutes without a service call.
When a service call is needed — motor seal failure, persistent leaking, electrical failure, or a disposal over 10 years old — we stock the most common InSinkErator and Moen units on our trucks for same-day replacement. We also diagnose why the disposal failed and whether what you're putting down it is contributing to the problem.
📞 Call Now — 336-422-7560We walk through your symptoms over the phone — many disposal issues can be resolved with a reset or hex-key unjam without a service call.
If needed, we diagnose the specific failure: jam, electrical, seal failure, or motor. Leak location tells us immediately whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Jams and electrical resets: repaired on the spot. Motor seal failure or old unit: replaced with a new unit from our truck inventory.
We run water and cycle the new unit, check all connections for leaks, and walk you through what not to put in the disposal.
Written quotes before any work begins. No hidden fees.
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Unjam and Reset Service Call | $75 – $125 |
| Leak Repair (fitting or flange) | $100 – $200 |
| Disposal Replacement (1/2 HP, unit included) | $275 – $450 |
| Disposal Replacement (3/4 HP, unit included) | $350 – $550 |
| New Disposal Install (customer-supplied unit) | $125 – $200 |
Prices vary based on access, scope, and materials. Call for an exact quote.
We walk you through the jam release and reset over the phone before dispatching — saving you a service call fee if it's a simple fix.
We carry common 1/2 HP and 3/4 HP InSinkErator models on our trucks for same-day replacement without a parts wait.
Leaks from the bottom, side, and top of a disposal each indicate a different problem. We pinpoint the source before recommending repair vs. replace.
Disposal stopped working completely. Triad walked me through the reset on the phone — it worked immediately. Didn't even need a service call. That's honest service.
Had a slow leak under the sink for weeks. They found it was the sink flange putty seal, re-seated it in 30 minutes, and it's been dry since. Quick and affordable.
Our 11-year-old disposal finally gave up. They came out same day, replaced it with a 3/4 HP InSinkErator, and explained what to avoid putting down it. Great service, fair price.
Not necessarily. A humming disposal is usually jammed — the impeller plate is stuck. Turn it off immediately to prevent motor burnout. Insert a 1/4-inch hex key (Allen wrench) into the port on the bottom of the unit and work it back and forth to free the impeller. Then press the red reset button on the bottom and try again. This resolves the majority of 'broken disposal' calls.
Fibrous vegetables (celery, artichokes, asparagus) — they wrap around the impeller. Starchy foods (potato peels, pasta, rice) — form paste. Grease and cooking oil — coats drain lines. Coffee grounds — pack densely in traps. Bones and fruit pits — jam the unit. Basically: soft food scraps in small amounts work well. Everything else goes in the trash.
A leak from the bottom of the disposal housing indicates the internal motor seal has failed. This is not repairable — when the motor seal goes, the unit needs replacement. A leak from the side (dishwasher connection or drain outlet) is repairable. A leak from the top (around the sink flange) is a putty seal issue that's repaired by reseating the flange.
Quality disposals (InSinkErator, Moen, Waste King) typically last 8–15 years. If your disposal is over 10 years old and the repair involves anything more than a reset or unjam, replacement is often cost-competitive with repair — especially since a new unit comes with a warranty.
Yes — putting the wrong things in the disposal is a major cause of kitchen drain clogs. Grease and FOG (fats, oils, grease) flow through the disposal liquid but solidify further in the drain line, gradually coating the interior until flow is severely restricted. Coffee grounds are the other common culprit — they pack densely and don't dissolve.
Garbage disposal repair and replacement across High Point, NC. We'll try to resolve it over the phone first.
Disposal service across High Point and the Piedmont Triad — same-day available.