Garbage Disposal Repair in Poolesville, MD

Poolesville homes

Poolesville is a small historic town in western Montgomery County, ringed by the county's Agricultural Reserve. Unlike most of the county, it is not on WSSC Water. The Town runs its own groundwater wells and its own wastewater treatment plant on Beall Street. The county plan lists water and sewer here as Town and onsite systems, so some properties in and around town use private wells and private onsite wastewater systems instead. The median home was built in 1985.

What to do now

1. Switch the disposal off and cut its power at the plug or breaker.
2. If it hums, rotate the plate with a hex key from below, then press the reset button.
3. If water is leaking, put a pan under it and find where the drip starts.
4. If the sink is backed up, stop running water and the dishwasher.
5. If sewage is coming up from more than one drain on Town sewer, call the Town's emergency numbers, 240-286-3389 or 240-286-3359.

Symptoms and likely causes

Cost factors

• A jam or reset versus a new unit
• Unit size and build
• Trap and drain repairs during the visit
• Electrical setup at the sink
• Removing the disposal entirely if the home is on a private onsite system and you would rather not load it

Town Hall issues building and zoning permits, and WSSC Water Permit Services handles plumbing permits and inspections in Montgomery County. For a straight disposal swap, the plumber can tell you whether a permit applies. The Town's water quality report says its system has no lead mains or lead service lines.

The Town's FAQ notes that most homes have an indoor shutoff where the service line enters the house. A disposal job does not usually call for it, but knowing where it is helps if a supply line under the sink starts leaking at the same time.