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Plumbing Services
Most Disposal Leaks Start at the Flange
When a disposal leaks it is usually not the unit — it is the sink flange seal or the discharge connection. Both are installation details, and both quietly soak the cabinet base until the particle board swells.
Jams are the other common call. Many clear with the reset and a hex key, but a unit that trips repeatedly usually has a failing motor and is due for replacement.
- Sealed Properly Flange bedded and the discharge connected so the cabinet stays dry.
- Correctly Wired Power connection made safely, with a switch and disposal that match.
- Flat-Rate Pricing Flat rate, quoted before we begin.
What We See
Common Disposal Problems
Symptoms and causes.
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Humming But Not Turning
A jam. Often clears with the reset and hex key; if it recurs the motor is going.
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Leaking Underneath
Nearly always the flange seal or discharge connection rather than the unit body.
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Dead, No Sound
Tripped reset, a failed switch, or a motor at end of life.
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Slow Drain After Running
Often the branch line rather than the disposal — grease build-up downstream.
What We Do
What We Handle
Install, repair, replace.
- Replacement New units installed with correct mounting and sealing.
- Repair Jams cleared, resets, and diagnosis of power and switch faults.
- Power Connection Wired safely, with switch and air-gap arrangements where required.
- Drain Work The branch line cleared if that is what is actually slow.
How It Works
What to Expect
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Call or Book Online
Describe the problem. Same-day in most cases, and a licensed plumber answers 24/7.
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Find the Real Cause
We locate the source rather than treating the symptom, so the fix holds.
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Approve a Flat Price
Upfront flat-rate pricing you approve before we begin. Nothing added afterward.
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Fix It and Test It
Work completed to code, pressure-tested where required, and the area left clean.
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Why Choose B. Carlson
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Flat-rate pricing approved before work begins — no surprises on the invoice.
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Fully licensed, bonded, and insured — heating, cooling, and plumbing under one roof.
Trusted Since 1971
Founded by Byron Carlson and serving Albuquerque families for more than 50 years.
Disposal jammed or leaking?
Usually a short visit — and worth fixing before the cabinet base swells.
What Our Customers Say
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Shane was our tech and he knew right away what needed to be fixed . Very professional from the beginning . Setting up the appointment and to the day Shane came to fix my issue . Amazing customer service
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Dylan corrected the problem with our swamp cooler and repaired it promptly. The service was also under warranty and he honored it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my disposal hum but not run?
A jam. It often clears with the reset button and a hex key in the base; if it repeats the motor is failing.
How long do disposals last?
Typically eight to twelve years depending on use.
What should not go down a disposal?
Grease, fibrous vegetable waste, bones and coffee grounds are the usual causes of trouble.
Is the leak the disposal or the sink?
Most often the flange seal or discharge connection rather than the unit itself.
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