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Keeping Your Kitchen and Basement Flowing in Palm Beach and Broward Counties

At Raptor Plumbing, we love helping our neighbors in Wellington, West Palm Beach, and South Palm Beach keep their homes running smoothly. Two services we’re asked about most often are garbage disposal repair and floor drain installations. Here’s how to spot issues early and what to expect when you call our team.

Garbage Disposal Repair: Common Issues and Quick Tips

A well-functioning disposal keeps your kitchen cleaner and your drains clear. If yours is acting up, it may be one of these common problems:

• Humming but not grinding: Often a jammed impeller or seized motor.
• Won’t turn on at all: Check the reset button on the bottom and your circuit breaker.
• Persistent clogs or slow draining: Dull blades, buildup, or a partial blockage in the trap.
• Leaking under the sink: Loose mounting ring, worn flange, or cracked housing.
• Bad odors that won’t go away: Food debris trapped in crevices or the drain line.

Helpful do’s and don’ts:

• Do run cold water before, during, and after use.
• Do grind small citrus peels occasionally to freshen.
• Don’t put fibrous foods (celery, corn husks), fats/grease, or large bones down the disposal.
• Don’t use harsh chemicals; they can damage components and pipes.

Raptor Plumbing can safely clear jams, replace worn parts and seals, correct wiring issues, and install a new unit if repair isn’t cost-effective. We work with a variety of brands and sizes to fit your kitchen and budget.

Floor Drain Install: Protecting Floors and Preventing Floods

Floor drains are a smart addition in laundry rooms, garages, patios, and utility spaces—especially during heavy Florida rains. A properly installed drain helps direct unexpected water away from your home and can reduce the risk of mold, warping, and costly repairs.

• Ideal for laundry areas with washing machines or water heaters.
• Great for garages and workshops where water or spills are common.
• Helpful near exterior doors and patios exposed to wind-driven rain.
• Smart in older homes with low spots or history of minor flooding.

When Raptor Plumbing installs a floor drain, we focus on correct slope to the drain, proper trap and venting for code compliance, and options like trap primers to keep the trap sealed and odors out. We evaluate existing plumbing, recommend the right drain type and grate, and ensure everything meets local requirements in both Palm Beach and Broward counties.

What to Expect with Raptor Plumbing

• Upfront options and transparent pricing before work begins.
• Code-compliant installations and repairs with quality materials.
• Careful protection of your home and thorough cleanup.
• Clear guidance on maintenance and warranty options.

Whether you need a quick garbage disposal repair or a new floor drain installed, Raptor Plumbing is ready to help in Wellington, West Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, and throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties. Have questions or want an estimate? Contact Raptor Plumbing today and we’ll get your home flowing smoothly again.