Garbage Disposal Installation in Santa Barbara, CA

Upgrade Your Kitchen Efficiency with High Torque Garbage Disposal Installation and Leak-Free Fitting

When your garbage disposal stops working, starts leaking, or makes grinding noises, your whole kitchen can come to a halt. At Lewis Plumbing, we help homeowners and local businesses get their sinks working again with safe, professional installation and replacement of kitchen disposals. If you are planning a kitchen update or dealing with a sudden failure, our team is ready to help.

We have been serving this community since 1948, and we understand how much you rely on a working sink for everyday cooking and cleaning. Our plumbers arrive prepared to diagnose the issue, explain your options, and complete the work with care for your home or business. You receive clear communication, respectful service, and solutions that are built to last.

As a third-generation, family-owned company, we treat every visit as if we were working in our own kitchen. We are licensed and insured, using quality materials and modern tools. We back our services with warranties, so you can feel confident about your new disposal.

Replace your loud or underperforming unit with a modern, whisper-quiet model that handles tough food waste with ease. Contact us at (805) 516-5590 or fill out our online form to schedule your professional installation today.

Garbage Disposal Problems We Help Solve

Most people contact us when their disposal problems move from minor frustration to a real disruption. You may be dealing with frequent jams, a unit that hums but will not turn on, or a sink that will not drain even after you flip the switch. In many kitchens, these issues create piles of dishes, unpleasant smells, and stress for everyone who lives or works there.

Our plumbers regularly encounter disposals that trip the reset button, leak into the cabinet, or rattle loudly every time they are used. Sometimes the issue is a worn-out motor. In other cases, we find damaged blades, an undersized unit that cannot keep up with your household, or a connection problem between the disposal and the drain. We take the time to identify the likely source instead of guessing.

When a disposal problem is ignored, it can lead to more than inconvenience. Slow leaks under the sink can damage cabinets and flooring. Persistent clogs can affect other plumbing in the kitchen. Our goal is to address these problems early by repairing what is repairable and recommending replacement when that is the better long-term choice.

Do You Need Garbage Disposal Repair or Replacement?

Many people are unsure whether they should repair or replace a malfunctioning disposal. The right choice usually depends on the age of the unit, how often it has needed attention in the past, and what is actually wrong with it. Our team considers all these factors and discusses them with you before we begin work.

Repair can make sense when a relatively new disposal is jammed by a foreign object, has a minor wiring issue, or has a reset switch that needs attention. In those cases, a careful adjustment or part replacement can add years of service. During a visit, we explain what we see and what it would take to get the unit working again.

There are times, however, when a new unit is a smarter investment. If your disposal is older, needs frequent resets, struggles with basic use, or has motor problems, investing in repeated repairs often costs more than simply installing a new unit. Water damage from a cracked housing or severe corrosion also indicates replacement, as the risk to cabinets and flooring is too high.

When you call us, we do not push you toward one option. Instead, we share what we would do in a similar situation in our own homes. You receive clear pros and cons, including expected lifespan, performance, and cost, so you can decide what fits your household or business best.

What To Do When Your Garbage Disposal Stops Working

A failed disposal can be frustrating, especially if it happens in the middle of cooking or cleanup. Taking a few safe steps before anyone arrives can prevent further damage and sometimes reveal simple issues. The most important thing is to stay safe and avoid reaching into the disposal with your hand.

If the disposal is humming but not turning on, turn off the switch and then shut off power at the breaker if you can access it safely. Locate the small reset button at the bottom of the unit and press it once. If the disposal turns on afterward, that may have solved the immediate problem, but you should still be aware of the signs of repeated tripping.

When the unit will not respond at all, check that the power is on to the rest of the kitchen and that no breakers are tripped. Avoid using tools inside the disposal unless you are certain the power is off, and you are comfortable doing so. If you see water pooling under the sink or hear dripping inside the cabinet, place a towel or container under the leak and stop using the disposal or sink until a plumber can look at it.

Our team is available 24/7 for urgent plumbing issues that affect your kitchen. If you are dealing with a leak, a strong odor, or a sink you cannot use, we can dispatch a plumber to help you decide whether a repair is safe or whether replacing the unit is the better choice. We work to restore a usable sink as quickly as conditions allow.