Garbage disposal

A broken garbage disposal can bring your kitchen to a halt — and leave you dealing with unpleasant odors, slow drains, or standing water in your sink. Potomac Appliance Repair provides professional garbage disposal repair and replacement for homeowners throughout Potomac, Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Springfield, Fairfax, McLean, Arlington, and the greater Washington DC and Northern Virginia area. Our certified technicians will diagnose the issue on their first visit, give you a clear upfront estimate, and recommend the most cost-effective solution — whether that's a repair or a full replacement.

Common Problems We Fix

  • Garbage disposal not turning on
  • Disposal humming but not spinning (jammed)
  • Disposal leaking from the bottom, top, or side
  • Disposal making loud grinding or rattling noise
  • Disposal draining slowly or not draining at all
  • Disposal trips the reset button repeatedly
  • Bad odors coming from the disposal
  • Disposal turns on but doesn’t grind
  • Disposal connected to dishwasher not draining
  • Full garbage disposal unit replacement

Our team is ready to help with all your electrical needs, including:

24/7 Emergency Services

When an appliance breaks down, you need fast, reliable help from experienced technicians. We offer same-day appliance repair across Springfield, Annandale, Burke, Alexandria, Fairfax, McLean, Reston, Arlington, Bethesda, Rockville, Potomac, Washington DC. Call before 12:00 PM and we guarantee a same-day visit.

Keeping your home running smoothly without the wait. Whether it’s an urgent breakdown or a scheduled repair, our team is ready to respond whenever you need us.

Common Issues

How It Works

Step 1

Call us: Call or book online and describe your garbage disposal problem. Call before noon for same-day service throughout the DC Metro area

Step 2

Technician comes to diagnose: Our certified technician arrives at your home, inspects the disposal, and identifies exactly what's wrong

Step 3

Get an estimate: We give you a clear, honest, upfront quote and tell you whether repair or replacement makes more sense for your situation.

Step 4

Get it repaired or replaced: We fix or install your disposal, test it fully, and leave your kitchen clean and back to normal

Book Your Garbage Disposal Repair Today

Don’t let a broken garbage disposal disrupt your kitchen. Call Potomac Appliance Repair for fast, professional garbage disposal repair and replacement throughout Springfield, Annandale, Burke, Alexandria, Fairfax, McLean, Reston, Arlington, Bethesda, Rockville, Potomac, Washington DC.

Call before 12:00 PM and we guarantee a same-day visit

Frequently Asked Questions — Garbage Disposal Repair

This almost always means the disposal is jammed. There’s usually a simple fix — our technician can unjam it and check the motor on the first visit. Don’t keep running it when it’s humming, as this can burn out the motor

It depends on the age and condition of the unit. If it’s under 8 years old and the issue is mechanical, repair is usually the better value. If it’s older or the motor has failed, replacement is often more cost-effective. We’ll always give you an honest recommendation — not just the option that costs more.

Most garbage disposal repairs are completed in a single visit, typically within 30–60 minutes. If a replacement unit needs to be sourced, we’ll schedule a follow-up as quickly as possible.

 Yes! Call before 12:00 PM and we guarantee a same-day visit for garbage disposal repair throughout Potomac, Bethesda, Rockville, Springfield, Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington, and all surrounding communities.