Garbage Disposal Installation in Silver Lake, CA

Service: Garbage Disposal Installation | Location: Silver Lake, CA | Result: Completed same day

The Problem

A Silver Lake homeowner near Sunset Boulevard contacted 24/7 Rooter Service after their garbage disposal stopped working entirely. The unit would hum when switched on but the grinding plate would not spin. The disposal was over 12 years old. Previous attempts to clear the jam with the hex wrench had not resolved the issue, indicating the motor had seized rather than a simple jam.

What We Found

We tested the disposal and confirmed the motor had burned out — the unit was drawing power but the motor could not overcome the seized grinding mechanism. The disposal was beyond repair. We also found the sink flange had a minor leak at the mounting assembly that had been dripping into the cabinet below for an unknown period, causing minor water staining on the cabinet floor.

What We Did

We removed the failed disposal, cleaned the sink flange mounting surface, and installed a new InSinkErator Badger 5 with a new sink flange and mounting assembly to address the leak. We reconnected the dishwasher drain line and tested the disposal through a full cycle with water running. We also confirmed the P-trap connection was tight and leak-free before completing the job.

Result

The new disposal was fully operational and the sink flange leak was resolved. The homeowner was shown the before-and-after of the cabinet interior. We advised on proper disposal use — avoiding grease, fibrous vegetables, and starchy foods — to extend the life of the new unit. The job was completed in under one hour.

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