Garbage Disposal Repairacross South Florida.

The flywheel is jammed by something hard — chicken bones, fruit pits, broken glass, sometimes a coin or piece of silverware. We free the jam with an Allen wrench from underneath, clear the obstruction, and run a test cycle. If the motor has actually seized, that is a different problem and we quote replacement instead of repair.

The red reset button on the bottom of the disposal trips when the motor overheats from a jam or overload. Press it back in to restore power. If it keeps tripping even with no jam, the motor windings are failing and the unit needs replacement. We can diagnose on a service call before you spend on a new unit you might not need.

Replacement runs $285 to $545 all-in including the new disposal (InSinkErator Badger 5 or Evolution Compact at the budget and mid-range, Evolution Excel at the premium tier), labor, and removal of the old unit. We carry the common InSinkErator and Waste King models on the truck for a scheduled install. Premium quiet-mount models order in 1 to 2 days.

Three common leak points: the upper sink flange where the disposal connects to the sink drain (worn plumber's putty seal), the dishwasher hose connection on the side of the disposal (loose clamp), or the drain elbow at the bottom (cracked gasket). We dye-test to find the source and reseal or replace the failed gasket. Most leak repairs finish in 45 minutes.

Yes. InSinkErator Badger, Evolution Compact, Evolution Excel, and Pro lines plus Waste King L-series, Legend, and Knight units are all in our regular service mix. We service motor jams, leaking flanges, broken splash guards, and stripped grind chambers. Replacement is often cheaper than repair on units older than 8 years.

Budget half-horse units (InSinkErator Badger 5, Waste King L-1001) typically run 6 to 10 years; mid-range three-quarter horse units (Evolution Compact) run 10 to 14 years; premium one-horse quiet-mount units (Evolution Excel, Pro 1100XL) often hit 15-plus years. Hard water and grinding fibrous foods (celery, banana peels, eggshells) shorten the life on any unit.

A flat $59 covers the visit and a full factory-level diagnosis — and it is credited back in full the moment you approve the repair. You pay it only if you choose not to proceed. There is no premium surcharge for Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, or Thermador work; the diagnosis is the same disciplined process on every unit.

We hold priority dispatch windows for luxury kitchens across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. Call early and we can usually schedule a white-glove visit the same day; for built-in and integrated units we match you with the senior technician trained on your platform rather than simply sending the next available van.

Yes. Berne Appliance Repair is fully licensed and insured in the state of Florida, and we carry the general liability coverage that gated communities, condo associations, and high-rise buildings require. We provide a certificate of insurance to your management company on request, before the visit.

Our work centers on the high-end and built-in market — Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Thermador, Viking, Gaggenau, La Cornue, JennAir Luxury, Bosch Benchmark, GE Monogram, Liebherr, and EuroCave. Our technicians are factory-trained on these platforms, and we also service everyday brands such as LG, Samsung, and KitchenAid when they share a luxury kitchen.

A 90-day warranty on labor and on every part we install. If the same fault returns within 90 days, we come back at no charge. On premium platforms we source OEM parts through the factory channel, and the part number goes on your invoice so the repair is fully documented.