Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation in Metro Detroit
Humming, leaking or backing up? We sort it out.
A disposal that hums but will not spin, leaks under the sink or backs the kitchen sink up is more than an annoyance. Drain Detectives repairs, replaces and installs garbage disposals and clears the kitchen drain behind them.
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- MI contractor #8004261
- Answering 24/7
- Based in Fraser
Quick answer: Drain Detectives repairs jammed and leaking garbage disposals, replaces units that keep failing, installs new disposals and cleans the kitchen drain line when the sink backs up, for homes and businesses across Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and southern St. Clair County.
Common garbage disposal problems
It hums but does not spin
Usually a jam. If resetting and freeing the impeller does not help, the motor may be failing.
It leaks under the sink
Loose connections, a failed gasket or a cracked or rusted unit body.
The sink is backing up
Often the drain line past the disposal is packed, not the disposal itself.
Constant resets
Repeated jams and trips point to a worn unit.
Grinding or loud noise
Something hard is caught, or internal parts are wearing out.
Bad smell
Food buildup in the unit or the drain line.
Garbage disposal services
Disposal repair
Jams, leaks and worn components.
Disposal replacement
Replace units that leak, rust or keep failing.
New disposal installation
Install a new disposal and connect it to the kitchen drain.
Keep your disposal working
Best practices
- Run cold water while the disposal is on and for a few seconds after
- Feed small amounts at a time
- Keep grease, oil and fat out
- Avoid fibrous foods like celery and piles of potato peels
- No bones, fruit pits or hard objects
When replacement is smarter
- Repeated jams and frequent resets
- Leaks from the disposal body or rusted parts
- Grinding or loud noise even after clearing
- Older units that keep failing
No guessing. No surprises.
- Step 01
Call, any hour
Tell us what you are seeing so the plumber brings the right parts and equipment.
- Step 02
We investigate
We find the actual cause before recommending anything.
- Step 03
You approve the price
Nothing starts until you have agreed to the price.
- Step 04
Case closed
We fix it and tell you how to keep it from coming back.
How pricing works
- Service call fee. There is a fee to send a plumber, diagnose the problem and quote the repair. It is applied to the work if you go ahead.
- No free estimates. We diagnose in person so the price is based on what is actually wrong.
- You approve the price first. Nights, weekends and holidays are billed at a higher rate, and we tell you before work starts.
Garbage disposal service near you
We work from 18260 Malyn Blvd in Fraser and serve homes and businesses across Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and southern St. Clair County.
Garbage disposal FAQs
Why does my garbage disposal hum but not spin?
It is usually jammed. If the reset button and freeing the impeller do not work, the motor may be failing and the unit may need replacing.
My sink backs up even though the disposal runs. Why?
The kitchen drain line past the disposal is often packed with grease and food. Drain cleaning clears it.
Should I repair or replace my disposal?
Jams and loose connections are usually repairable. Leaking bodies, rust and repeated failures usually mean replacement.
What should never go down a disposal?
Grease, oil and fat, bones, fruit pits, hard objects and large amounts of fibrous food like celery or potato peels.
Do you give free estimates?
No. There is a service call fee to diagnose the problem and quote the work. That fee is applied to the job if you go ahead.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Drain Detectives LLC is a Michigan licensed plumbing contractor, license 8004261, and is bonded and insured. You can verify the license through the State of Michigan LARA license lookup.
Disposal giving you trouble?
Call the line for your county and tell us what it is doing.
Prefer to write? Use the contact form and we will reach out.
Michigan Licensed Plumbing Contractor #8004261. Master Plumber Luke A. Will, #8113104.
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