If your garbage disposal is beginning to have problems, then it's better for you to figure this out sooner, so you can have it repaired before things get worse.  Sometimes, it's quite obvious that the garbage disposal is having issues, because something can happen like it stops working altogether, and you can't get it working again. However, there are a number of other signs that can indicate there is something going on that aren't quite that obvious.

Here are some examples of signs that the garbage disposal should be looked at and likely needs repairing.

The garbage disposal is making weird sounds

If you hear your garbage disposal making a strange noise, then there may be a chance that there is something stuck between the blades. However, if this isn't the case, then there is something else going on that you should have checked out. You want to have the problem checked out before you keep using the garbage disposal, or whatever is wrong with it might lead to other issues like problems with the motor. 

There are foul odors that keep returning

Many times, you can end up with a foul odor in the drain. However, running the water and turning on the disposal will get rid of the odor. If you find that you are dealing with an odor that just keeps coming back, then it's time for you to have someone come check things out for you. There may be trapped particles that need to be located and removed by a professional. 

You have water leaking 

If you see that there is water in the cupboard near the area where your garbage disposal is, then the disposal likely has a leak. Over time, water can start to leak from the areas where the garbage disposal joins the plumbing pipes. You need to have someone come out to fix this issue because it will get worse and can lead to some major problems.

You keep needing to reset the garbage disposal

Your garbage disposal will have a reset button on it that helps you to reset it when it needs to recover from certain, minor issues. However, if you keep needing to press that reset button, then this can indicate that there is a bigger problem going on with the disposal. Sometimes, it can mean that your disposal is nearing the age of needing to be replaced. Other times, the problem might be something that can be fixed. 

Reach out to a garbage disposal repair company for more information.

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