Restore Function When Your Unit Stops Working

Garbage disposal repair service in Marble Falls to fix jams, leaks, and motor issues quickly.

When your garbage disposal stops draining or makes a loud humming sound without turning, you need someone who can identify the problem and fix it without replacing parts that still work. Homes in Marble Falls often deal with jammed impellers caused by silverware or hard food debris, and those issues usually show up right after running the unit. If you hear grinding but nothing moves, or if water starts pooling in your sink because the disposal won't clear, the problem is typically mechanical rather than electrical.


Marble Falls Plumbing LLC clears jams by removing trapped objects, tightens loose mounting assemblies that cause leaks under the sink, and diagnoses motor problems that prevent the flywheel from spinning. We also check the drain connection to make sure a clog in the line is not being mistaken for a disposal failure. Once the unit is repaired, water drains freely again, the motor runs quietly, and you can use the disposal without worrying about backups or leaks pooling under the cabinet.


If your disposal is not working the way it should or if you see water dripping from the base, reach out to schedule a repair visit in Marble Falls.

Stainless steel sink drain with a dark interior.
Person wearing green gloves installing a dark gray garbage disposal under a sink.

What Happens During a Disposal Repair

We start by turning off power to the unit and checking for visible obstructions in the grinding chamber using a flashlight and hex wrench to manually rotate the flywheel. If the motor hums but the blades do not turn, that usually means something is wedged between the impeller and the shredder ring. In Marble Falls, we also inspect the rubber gasket and mounting flange because leaks often develop where the disposal connects to the sink drain.


After clearing the jam or tightening the fittings, you will notice the unit drains without hesitation and runs smoothly when you flip the switch. The sink basin stays dry underneath, and there is no standing water after you run the faucet. Most repairs take less than an hour and restore full function without needing a replacement.


We do not repair units with burned-out motors or cracked housings because those conditions make the disposal unsafe to operate. If the reset button does not hold or the unit trips the breaker repeatedly, that usually signals the motor has failed. In those cases, we explain what is happening and help you decide whether replacement makes more sense than further troubleshooting.

Person peeling a potato in a kitchen sink with running water, using a red peeler.

Questions That Come Up Before Booking

Homeowners in Marble Falls often want to know whether their disposal can be fixed or if they need a new one, and they also ask about what caused the problem in the first place. These are the questions that come up most often during scheduling calls.


  • What causes a garbage disposal to stop working suddenly? Most sudden failures happen because something hard like a bone fragment or twist tie gets stuck between the blades and prevents the motor from turning. You may also trip the reset button on the bottom of the unit if the motor overheats during a jam.
  • How do you know if the disposal motor is burned out? If the reset button does not stay pressed or the unit makes no sound at all when you flip the switch, the motor may be dead. We test continuity and check the breaker to confirm whether the issue is electrical or mechanical before recommending replacement.
  • Why is water leaking from under the disposal? Leaks usually occur at the sink flange, the dishwasher inlet, or the drainpipe connection, and they happen when gaskets dry out or bolts loosen over time. We tighten the mounting assembly and replace worn seals to stop the drip.
  • How long does a typical disposal repair take? Most repairs in Marble Falls take between thirty minutes and one hour depending on whether we need to remove the unit to access the jam or replace a leaking gasket. We bring the tools and parts needed for common fixes.
  • When should you replace a disposal instead of repairing it? If the motor is burned out, the housing is cracked, or the unit is more than ten years old and showing multiple problems, replacement is usually the better option. We walk you through the condition of your unit and explain what makes sense based on what we find.


If your disposal is jammed, leaking, or not turning on, Marble Falls Plumbing LLC can diagnose the issue and get it working again without guessing. We use a reset button test, manual rotation check, and visual inspection to pinpoint the cause before we start any work. Contact us to schedule a repair visit in Marble Falls and get your disposal back to normal operation.