🔧 Waste Disposal Installation & Repair in Upper Marlboro, MD
Is your disposal leaking, jammed, or won’t turn on? We fix and install garbage disposals fast — with clean, code-compliant workmanship.
📍 Serving Upper Marlboro, Bowie, Lanham, Severn, and the entire DMV
✔️ Licensed Plumber
✔️ Same-Day Installations
💧 Leaking Disposal? Jammed Blades? It’s Not Just Annoying — It’s a Plumbing Problem.
Your garbage disposal isn’t just about convenience — when it fails, it can cause leaks, clogs, electrical shorts, and even damage to your cabinetry.
Common kitchen disposal issues we fix include:
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🔌 Disposal humming but not spinning
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💧 Water leaking under the sink or around the mounting flange
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🧱 Unit won’t turn on or trips the breaker
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🌀 Blades jammed by food debris or utensils
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⚠️ Burning smell or overheating motor
At Essential Plumbing and Electric, we offer fast disposal repair, clean removal, and expert installation of new units — including customer-supplied InSinkErator, Moen, and Waste King systems.

🔧 Garbage Disposal Won’t Turn On
We check power, reset button, and wiring — and replace motors or units when needed.

💦 Disposal Leaking Under the Sink
We reseal the drain flange, check the gasket, and fix cracked housings fast.

⚠️ Loud Humming or Jammed Blades
We dislodge stuck blades, clear debris, or replace the impeller system if necessary.
Whether it’s a clogged system or a leaking flange — we’ll diagnose it, fix it, or install a better one.
🧰 What We Do: Garbage Disposal Installation & Repairs
Whether your disposal is jammed, leaking, or just old — we’ll repair or replace it fast, clean, and up to code.

🔧 Garbage Disposal Installation (New or Replacement)
We install new kitchen disposals, including customer-supplied models. Proper sealing, wiring, and leak-free mounts guaranteed.
🔌 Disposal Electrical Repair & Reset
We troubleshoot power issues, replace faulty wiring, and reset stuck units that won’t start.

💧 Disposal Leak Repair & Flange Sealing
Is water dripping from your unit or under your sink? We reseal mounting flanges, replace gaskets, and fix leaks fast.

🛠️ Under-Sink Plumbing + Drain Realignment
We correct misaligned drains, traps, and elbows that cause backups or slow drainage from the disposal.

⚠️ Jammed Disposal Blade & Humming Fixes
If your disposal hums but doesn’t spin, we dislodge jammed impellers, reset the unit, or replace faulty motors.

🌀 Disposal Upgrades & Quieter Models Installed
We recommend and install quiet, high-power disposals that reduce clogging and noise.
✅ Why Upper Marlboro Homeowners Trust Us for Garbage Disposal Work
From noisy units to leaky seals — here’s why we’re the go-to team for fast, clean, and reliable disposal repair and installation.
🛠️ Licensed & Insured Plumbers
We’re fully certified to install and repair garbage disposals safely and in compliance with Maryland plumbing code.
🔧 We Install All Major Brands
From InSinkErator to Waste King, Moen, and GE — we install or replace any residential garbage disposal unit.
✔️ Licensed & Insured
💡 Fast Diagnosis & Same-Day Service
We fix humming units, clogged impellers, or dead disposals the same day you call — often within hours.
🌀 Electrical + Plumbing Experience in One Visit
We handle both the outlet/wiring and the drainwork, so you don’t need two contractors.
✔️ All Brands Installed
🧼 Clean Work with No Kitchen Mess
We remove the old unit, clean around the sink, and install your new disposal with no leftover food grime or gasket sludge.
📍 Trusted Throughout Upper Marlboro & the DMV
We’ve helped hundreds of local homeowners repair or install disposals in Bowie, Lanham, Severn, and DC.
✔️ Code-Compliant & Clean Work
✔️ Local & Trusted in the DMV
📍 Proudly Serving Upper Marlboro & Surrounding Cities
We repair and install garbage disposals for homeowners across the region — fast, clean, and code-compliant. Here’s what our customers have to say:
🔹 Upper Marlboro, MD
We handle garbage disposal installations, flange sealing, and jammed motor repairs — same-day in most cases.
🔹 Bowie, MD
Need a disposal removed, replaced, or upgraded? We offer fast, clean work with code-compliant wiring.
🔹 Lanham, MD
Disposal humming? Leaking? We’ll get your kitchen back to normal today — serving all of Lanham.
🔹 Severn, MD
From drain clogs to power resets, we fix and install garbage disposals for Severn homeowners.
🔹 Silver Spring, MD
Older kitchen? No problem. We upgrade sink drains and install modern disposal systems cleanly.
🔹 Washington, DC
We repair and replace disposals in rowhomes, condos, and modern kitchens across DC.
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💧 Need Your Garbage Disposal Fixed or Installed? We’re Ready.
Whether it’s leaking, humming, or just not working, we install and repair kitchen disposals the right way. Fast. Local. Licensed.
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❓ Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair – FAQs
Not sure if it’s time to replace your disposal or if it can be fixed? Here are the questions we get asked most.
❓ Why is my garbage disposal humming but not spinning?
💬 This usually means the internal blades are jammed. We’ll check for stuck food or debris and reset or replace the motor if needed.
❓ Can you install a disposal I bought myself?
💬 Yes. We install all major brands, including InSinkErator, Moen, and Waste King — whether you supply it or we do.
❓ How long does it take to install a new garbage disposal?
💬 Most installations take under an hour. We remove the old unit, clean the flange, mount the new disposal, and test for leaks and power.
❓ Why is my disposal leaking under the sink?
💬 Leaks can come from a cracked housing, loose flange, worn gasket, or a failing drain connection. We find the source and fix it on the spot.
❓ What’s the best garbage disposal for my home?
💬 We help recommend disposals based on horsepower, noise level, and brand reputation — then install the one that fits your budget and space.
