Press the switch and nothing happens at all. Here's what to do about disposal problems in San Antonio — including the local factors that change the advice.
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Hit the reset button
Under the unit there's a small red/black reset button. Press it firmly, then try the switch. This fixes the majority of 'dead' disposals.
Clear the jam safely
Turn the switch OFF. Insert an Allen wrench in the bottom socket and work it back and forth to free the flywheel. Use tongs — never fingers — to remove the obstruction.
Check for power
Make sure it's plugged in and the breaker hasn't tripped. If the reset keeps tripping, the motor is likely done.
Run cold water when using it
Always run cold water before, during, and after grinding — it keeps grease solid so it flushes through instead of coating the drain.
Call if it's leaking or dead
Call (844) 699-1165. Leaking disposals and burned-out motors mean replacement — a straightforward pro job.
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What makes disposal problems different in San Antonio
- slab-on-grade ranch homes and Hill Country limestone-influenced builds
- Very hard water from the Edwards Aquifer limestone — among the hardest in Texas
- In San Antonio, extreme South Texas heat with occasional hard winter freezes
- Hard-water scale is the silent killer of water heaters and fixtures here
Neighborhoods
If you're in Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Southtown, Medical Center, New Braunfels, Schertz, Converse, Northwest Side, or anywhere across the San Antonio metro — San Antonio, New Braunfels, Schertz, Converse — the steps above apply. Call (844) 699-1165 and mention your neighborhood so we match you with a pro who knows the area.
What to tell the pro when you call
- Exactly what it does: dead, humming, jammed, leaking, or tripping the reset
- The brand and approximate age if visible
- Whether it's leaking — and from where
- Whether the sink drains normally otherwise
- Whether you want repair or are open to replacement (units are affordable)
Not quite your problem?
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