Jammed Flywheels
Jammed Flywheels | Garbage Disposal Repair | Plumbing | Shelbyville
When your kitchen sink goes silent or just hums in protest, HEP’s seasoned plumbers swoop in to free jammed flywheels and restore the grind. Our Shelbyville crew arrives fast, armed with specialty tools and factory-approved parts, so you can get back to cooking without foul odors or backed-up water. From misaligned blades to seized motors, we diagnose the trouble on the spot, offer upfront pricing, and finish most jobs in a single visit.
Residents all over Shelbyville trust HEP for reliable garbage disposal repair because we treat every home like our own. Schedule today and enjoy courteous pros who tidy up after themselves, stand behind their work, and leave your kitchen running smoother than ever—no more DIY guesswork, just guaranteed results.
FAQs
What are the most common signs that my garbage disposal’s flywheel is jammed?
Typical warning signs include a low humming sound when you flip the switch, the sink drain backing up with water or food scraps, a reset button that keeps tripping, and the motor shutting off almost immediately after it starts. If the unit hums but the grinding plate (flywheel) doesn’t spin, it’s almost always a jam.
Is it safe to try to unjam my garbage disposal on my own?
You can attempt a few basic steps—turn off power at the switch and breaker, insert the manufacturer-supplied hex (Allen) wrench into the bottom slot, and rotate it back and forth to free the flywheel. Never put your hand or any household utensil into the chamber. If the wheels will not turn freely or the reset button keeps popping, switch off the breaker and call a professional to avoid motor damage or personal injury.
What typically causes a garbage disposal flywheel to jam?
The usual culprits are hard items such as fruit pits, bones, metal objects, or fibrous foods like celery strands and corn husks that wedge between the flywheel and shredder ring. Overloading the disposal with large quantities of food at once can also lock up the plate. Occasionally, corrosion or worn bearings create enough friction to stop rotation.
How quickly can your Shelbyville team come out and repair a jammed disposal?
For customers in Shelbyville city limits we offer same-day service if you call before 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Emergency after-hours visits are available until 9 p.m. for an additional fee. Most repairs, including freeing or replacing a flywheel, are finished in 60–90 minutes on site.
Will you have to replace my entire disposal or can you just fix the jammed flywheel?
In roughly 80 % of the cases we can restore the existing disposal by freeing the obstruction, re-torquing the flywheel, or replacing individual parts such as the impellers, gasket, or bearings. We recommend full unit replacement only when the motor is burned out, the housing is cracked, or the disposal is more than 10–12 years old and parts are no longer cost-effective.
How much does garbage disposal repair cost in Shelbyville, and do you guarantee your work?
Our diagnostic service call is $59, which is waived with any repair. Simple flywheel unjamming runs $95–$145. If parts such as bearings or seals are needed, the total is usually $165–$225. We provide upfront, written estimates before work begins and back all repairs with a one-year parts and labor warranty.