Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation in American Fork, UT

Broken Disposal? We Can Help

When you need garbage disposal repair American Fork homeowners can trust, MAC Plumbing & Heating moves fast. Jams from utensils or bones, units that hum but won’t spin, leaks under the sink, or a disposal that won’t turn on—we diagnose and fix disposals for kitchens near State Street, Art Dye Park, and neighborhoods by Utah Lake.

Emergency Kitchen Help

If the sink is backing up or a leak is soaking the cabinet, we’ll prioritize your call and coordinate with emergency plumbing services for same-day assistance across American Fork, Highland, Cedar Hills, Pleasant Grove, and Saratoga Springs.

Our Garbage Disposal Services

Disposal repair

We clear jams, reset stalled motors, replace worn seals and splash guards, tighten leaky connections, and clean the grinding chamber—often in a single visit. If the issue is downstream, our team can pair the service with drain cleaning to restore full flow.

New disposal installation

When a motor is burned out—or you’re ready for an upgrade—we install a disposal sized for your kitchen and usage. MAC Plumbing & Heating handles wiring, traps, air gaps, and code-compliant discharge, and we haul away the old unit for you. If you’re remodeling, our faucet installation and sink hookup services keep the whole project on track.

Unclogging disposal drains

Grease and stringy foods can clog the discharge or P-trap even when the unit still runs. We clear the line, flush the system, and confirm a smooth, quiet operation before we leave.

DIY Tip vs. When to Call

Try pressing the reset button on the bottom of the unit, then rotate the hex fitting with an Allen wrench to free the flywheel—power off first. Still humming, tripping the breaker, or leaking at the housing? That’s when a pro from MAC Plumbing & Heating protects your wiring, stops leaks, and verifies drainage so the fix lasts.

Frequently Asked Questions About Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation

  • My disposal hums but doesn’t spin—what now?

    Cut power, use the reset button, and try the Allen key to free the flywheel. If it still hums, the motor or capacitor may be failing—call for service.

  • Can a plumber install a garbage disposal under my sink?

    Yes. We install and wire disposals, set traps and air gaps, and confirm code compliance.

  • What foods should not go in the disposal?

    Avoid fibrous peels, bones, coffee grounds, eggshells, and large grease dumps—these cause jams and clogs.

  • Why is there water under my sink from the disposal?

    Likely a worn gasket, loose discharge, or a cracked housing. We’ll pinpoint the source and repair or replace the unit.

  • Do you offer same-day disposal repair?

    Yes—American Fork and nearby cities often qualify for same-day visits, especially when paired with drain cleaning to clear stubborn clogs.