Is your garbage disposal jammed? Or does it seem like it’s just not working as well as it once did? Sometimes there are things you can troubleshoot on your own, but other times you need to call for professional service instead.
You can keep reading to learn about the steps you need to take when it seems like your garbage disposal is not working in Oak Brook. Then give our team a call to schedule professional service so that we can address whatever the problem is and get your garbage disposal working again.
Check for Stuck Items
Your first step is to check for anything that might be stuck in your garbage disposal. Obstructions can prevent the blades from turning, resulting in a humming sound when you turn your garbage disposal on. Turn it off and then shine a flashlight into the drain to see if you can see a utensil or other item stuck.
If this is the case, remove it carefully and then see if your garbage disposal works again. Sometimes obstructions can damage your garbage disposal or cause it to jam, so if it doesn’t work even after removing the obstruction, you need to call for professional service so our team can check it out.
Check the Power and Settings
Your next step is to check the power supply to your garbage disposal as well as the settings. Is your garbage disposal plugged in? Is the power button turned on? If they answer to these is yes, your next step is to check the circuit breaker and see if it has been tripped.
If it has, switch it back on and see if your garbage disposal works again. If it continues to trip the circuit breaker during operation, you may need to schedule professional service to have the electrical connections assessed.
Try a Reset
You can also try resetting your garbage disposal by turning the power switch off and back on again under the sink, or turning the circuit breaker off and back on again. If this works, great! If you continue to have a similar issue, our team needs to check out your garbage disposal to see if we can fix it or replace it if needed.
Call Our Team for Professional Service
Aside from a little troubleshooting of your own, we encourage you not to attempt any DIY solutions. You may wind up doing more harm than good in your efforts to fix your garbage disposal. Instead, leave the project up to our team and let us fix whatever is wrong. Otherwise, you may be left calling us anyway with an even bigger problem and a more expensive repair bill.
Contact Althoff Home Services today to schedule an appointment with our professionals. Chicago’s Choice Since 1961. Hand It Off to Althoff!