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Garbage Disposal Repair & Replacement in Irving, TX
Garbage disposal humming, jammed, leaking or won’t turn on? ALAS Appliance Repair repairs and replaces continuous-feed, batch-feed and air-switch disposals across Irving, from the Heritage District and the SH 183 corridor to Las Colinas, Hackberry Creek and Valley Ranch.
- Serving all of Irving
- Diagnostic fee credited toward your repair
- Repair and new disposal installation
- Open 7 days a week
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Garbage Disposal Repair Needs in Irving Homes
Garbage disposal repair in Irving often involves older drains. Irving was founded in the early 1900s, and its Heritage District, centered on Main Street and Heritage Park, still has some of the city’s oldest homes nearby, including Heritage House from 1912. Most homes around downtown are from the postwar decades, and some may still have cast iron or older galvanized drain lines beneath the sink. A disposal adds vibration and food waste to those drains, so a slow sink or recurring clog is not always the disposal’s fault and may lie farther down the line.
Jams are still the most common disposal call. Fibrous peels, grease, coffee grounds, eggshells and small bones are the usual causes. With the power off, a hex key in the socket on the bottom can free a stuck flywheel, and the reset button may restore power after it trips. Leaks from the bottom of the unit usually mean the housing has worn through and the disposal needs replacing rather than repair. Never put a hand inside, even with the switch off.
Our Plano-based technicians cover Irving from the Heritage District and the SH 183, SH 114 and President George Bush Turnpike corridors to the Las Colinas Urban Center, University Hills, Cottonwood Valley, Hackberry Creek and Valley Ranch.
Common garbage disposal problems
What’s Wrong With Your Garbage Disposal?
The garbage disposal problems we see most often, and the parts a technician checks first for each one.
| Symptom | Common causes a technician checks | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Humming but not spinning | Jammed flywheel from a bone, pit or utensil, seized motor bearings, failing start capacitor | Turn off the switch and breaker, then use the hex key in the bottom of the unit to work the flywheel back and forth. Never put your hand inside.Possible causes a technician checks: Jammed flywheel from a bone, pit or utensil, seized motor bearings, failing start capacitor Schedule a diagnosis |
| Won’t turn on at all | Tripped reset button, tripped GFCI outlet or breaker, failed wall switch or air switch, loose wiring, failed motor | Press the red reset button on the bottom of the disposal and check the GFCI outlet under the sink.Possible causes a technician checks: Tripped reset button, tripped GFCI outlet or breaker, failed wall switch or air switch, loose wiring, failed motor Schedule a diagnosis |
| Leaking under the sink | Loose or worn sink flange seal, loose dishwasher hose or discharge connection, cracked disposal housing | Dry the unit and run water to see where the drip starts: top, side or bottom.Possible causes a technician checks: Loose or worn sink flange seal, loose dishwasher hose or discharge connection, cracked disposal housing Schedule a diagnosis |
| Slow draining or sink backing up | Food packed in the grinding chamber, clogged trap or drain line, too much starchy or fibrous food | Run cold water with the disposal on for 30 seconds. If it still backs up, stop and don’t add drain chemicals.Possible causes a technician checks: Food packed in the grinding chamber, clogged trap or drain line, too much starchy or fibrous food Schedule a diagnosis |
The complete garbage disposal repair guide
Our main garbage disposal repair page explains common problems, repair-or-replace decisions and how a repair visit works, in more detail.
Urgent repair
Disposal Leaking or Smoking?
A leaking disposal can soak the sink cabinet and floor, and a burning smell means the motor or wiring is overheating. Take these steps while you wait. After-hours emergency service is available for an added fee in Irving.
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Irving Garbage Disposal Repair FAQs
Yes. ALAS repairs garbage disposals for Irving homes and rental properties, including the Las Colinas Urban Center and Lake Carolyn, University Hills, Country Club Place, Cottonwood Valley, Hackberry Creek, Valley Ranch and the Heritage District downtown.
We serve Irving ZIP codes 75038, 75039, 75060, 75061, 75062 and 75063, from Las Colinas and Valley Ranch to central Irving and the Heritage District. Enter your ZIP code on this page to confirm service at your address.
It may not be. If the disposal grinds normally but the sink drains slowly, the clog is often in the trap or the older drain line beyond it. Run cold water while grinding, avoid grease, and do not use harsh chemical drain cleaners in a disposal. If the water backs up into the other sink basin, the drain line needs attention.
Often, yes. With the switch off and the breaker shut, insert the hex key in the socket on the underside and work the flywheel back and forth until it turns freely. Press the reset button and try again. If it still only hums, the motor or a jammed object may need a technician’s attention.
Yes. When a disposal is leaking from the housing or the motor has failed, replacement is usually the better choice. We can match the horsepower and mounting system to your sink, check the dishwasher drain connection, and test for leaks before we leave. Let us know if you have a preferred brand or size.
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Irving Neighborhoods We Serve
ALAS provides garbage disposal repair across Irving, including the Las Colinas Urban Center and Lake Carolyn, University Hills, Country Club Place, Cottonwood Valley, Hackberry Creek, Valley Ranch and the Heritage District downtown, covering ZIP codes 75038, 75039, 75060, 75061, 75062 and 75063. Check your ZIP code to confirm service at your address.
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