Repairs & Unblocking
Waste disposals: free jammed rotors, replace splash guards, reset thermal overloads, fix leaks and seized motors. Macerators: clear clogs, fix pressure chambers, switches and non-return valves.
Food Waste Disposals & Macerator Repairs — Fast, Clean, Reliable
Unblocking · Servicing · Parts · New Installations for **InSinkErator-style waste disposals** and **Saniflo & other macerators**. Same/next-day visits where possible.
What We Do
Servicing & Parts
Descale, deodorise and safety-check electrics. We carry common parts (impellers, capacitors, membranes, seals, gaskets, air switches) and fit manufacturer-approved replacements where needed.
New Installations
We supply and install food waste disposers and macerators with correct plumbing fall, trap configuration, venting and RCD-protected spurs. Full testing and commissioning included.
Common Symptoms We Fix
- Unit hums but won’t grind
- Trips the electrics (RCD/MCB)
- Water leaks under the sink or from casing
- Bad smells / slow draining
- Air switch not working / stuck
- Jammed impeller or foreign object
- Macerator runs constantly or won’t start
- Waste backing up into WC/shower
- Pressure switch / membrane faults
- Overheats and needs frequent reset
Brands We Service & Install
InSinkErator Franke WasteMaid Hushflow Saniflo Grundfos Sololift Flo-Force Pumpmaster Macdee Sanipro / Saniplus
Repair or Replace?
Usually Repairable
Jams, failed capacitors, stuck air switches, worn splash guards, membrane/pressure faults, minor leaks at unions, non-return valve issues.
Often Replacement
Cracked casings, burnt windings, severe corrosion in motor/armature, obsolete models where parts are discontinued.
We’ll Advise Clearly
You’ll get straight advice on cost-effective options before work proceeds, plus care tips to prevent future blockages and odours.
Coverage — Devon & Cornwall (30 towns)
Homes, rentals, HMOs and small commercials across the region.
Plymouth Exeter Torquay Paignton Newton Abbot Barnstaple Bideford Tiverton Exmouth Teignmouth Dawlish Ivybridge Tavistock Totnes Okehampton Kingsbridge Saltash Torpoint Liskeard Launceston Bodmin Wadebridge St Austell Newquay Truro Falmouth Penryn Camborne Redruth Penzance
Near one of these but not listed? Call and we’ll confirm coverage.
Pre-Visit Checklist
- Clear access to the unit (under-sink or behind WC boxing)
- Know where your consumer unit (fuse box) is located
- Don’t keep running a unit that hums or trips power
- Avoid chemical unblockers (they damage seals/membranes)
- Tell us about any fixed cabinetry we may need to remove
FAQs
Do you offer same-day service?
Often, yes — call early for the best chance of a same-day slot.
Can you fix a jammed disposer without replacing it?
Usually. We free the jam, check the capacitor/overload, and test seals. If the motor is burnt out, we’ll quote for a new unit.
My macerator runs constantly — what should I do?
Turn off at the fused spur, and if water is backing up close the stop-tap. It’s often a pressure switch/membrane fault or blockage.
Do you install new waste disposals?
Yes. We fit with correct trap/venting and an air switch or RCD-protected spur, then test for leaks and performance.
What shouldn’t go into a disposer or macerator?
Wipes, stringy veg, fat/grease, bones, coffee grounds, shells, sanitary items, chemicals. These cause jams, odours and seal damage.
Do you service HMOs and small commercial sites?
Yes — we support landlords, agents and small businesses. Ask about planned maintenance.
Book Your Disposer or Macerator Repair
Speak to an engineer now or request a callback.