Business Profile
Garbage Disposal Repair & Replacement in McKinney, 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 McKinney, from Historic Downtown McKinney and the US 75 corridor to Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch and Tucker Hill.
- Serving all of McKinney
- Diagnostic fee credited toward your repair
- Repair and new disposal installation
- Open 7 days a week
Business Profile
4.8
288 reviews
Book Garbage Disposal Service in McKinney
Garbage Disposal Repair Needs in McKinney Homes
Many disposals installed during McKinney’s rapid growth in the 2000s are now old enough that their housings corrode from the inside. A disposal that leaks from the bottom has reached that point and needs replacing. A leak at the top usually comes from the sink flange, and a leak at the side from the dishwasher inlet or drain connection, both of which can often be fixed. Look under the sink with a flashlight before calling so you can describe where the water appears.
A disposal that hums without turning is jammed. Switch it off and unplug it or turn off its breaker, then turn the hex key in the bottom socket back and forth to free the flywheel, and press the red reset button. Never reach inside by hand. Grease, potato peels, celery and bones cause most jams, and fibrous scraps tend to wrap around the grinder. Hardwired disposals and failing wall switches involve household wiring and belong with a technician.
Our Plano-based technicians cover McKinney from the historic downtown square and the US 75, SH 121 and US 380 corridors to Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, Tucker Hill, Trinity Falls and Painted Tree, and nearby Fairview.
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 McKinney.
Protect Your Home.
Choose Your Plan.
Preventive maintenance, priority service, and repair savings — all under one membership.
MonthlyAnnual
Silver
Essential Home Care
$49/mo
1HVAC
5Appliances
6moWarranty
- ✓1 HVAC system — spring & fall visits
- ✓Up to 5 major appliances
- ✓1 annual appliance check-up
- ✓15% off all repair labor
- ✓HVAC diagnostic just $69
Gold
Premium Home Care
$79/mo
2HVAC
8Appliances
6moWarranty
- ✓Up to 2 HVAC systems covered
- ✓Up to 8 major appliances
- ✓1 free HVAC diagnostic/year
- ✓20% off all repair labor
- ✓Priority scheduling
Platinum
Elite Home Protection
$129/mo
3HVAC
12Appliances
6moWarranty
- ✓Up to 3 HVAC systems covered
- ✓Up to 12 major appliances
- ✓Twice-yearly appliance maintenance
- ✓30% off all repair labor
- ✓Premium member routing
McKinney Garbage Disposal Repair FAQs
Yes. ALAS repairs garbage disposals for McKinney homes and rental properties, including Historic Downtown McKinney, Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, Tucker Hill, Adriatica Village, the Eldorado Country Club area, Trinity Falls, Painted Tree and Erwin Farms.
We serve McKinney ZIP codes 75069, 75070, 75071 and 75072, plus the parts of McKinney in ZIP codes 75035 and 75454, and nearby Fairview (75069). Enter your ZIP code on this page to confirm service at your address.
Craig Ranch began around 2000, so an original disposal there could be 20 years old or more. If it still grinds and does not leak, there is no need to replace it. Once it starts leaking from the housing, losing power or tripping the reset often, replacement is usually the better choice. We check the flange and drain fittings at the same time.
Yes. The Historic District around the downtown square holds some of the oldest homes in McKinney, and kitchen plumbing there has often been updated in stages. That can mean an older drain trap or flange that needs replacing along with the disposal. Mention your sink setup and cross street when you book.
Often it is. Most dishwashers drain into the disposal, so a jam or a buildup of food in the disposal inlet can back water into the dishwasher. If the disposal was just replaced, the knockout plug for the dishwasher hose may still be in place. Run the disposal, clean the dishwasher filter and try again before booking.
Where we work in McKinney
McKinney Neighborhoods We Serve
ALAS provides garbage disposal repair across McKinney, including Historic Downtown McKinney, Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, Tucker Hill, Adriatica Village, the Eldorado Country Club area, Trinity Falls, Painted Tree and Erwin Farms, covering ZIP codes 75069, 75070, 75071 and 75072, plus the McKinney portions of 75035 and 75454, and nearby Fairview (75069). Check your ZIP code to confirm service at your address.
Troubleshooting
More Repairs for McKinney Homes
Other ALAS repair pages for McKinney.