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Garbage Disposal Services

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers garbage disposal repair and garbage disposal installation services. A garbage disposal provides convenience in the kitchen, grinding up food remnants which are washed down the drain. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing installs and repairs all brands of garbage disposals from residential models to commercial food service disposals. Ben Franklin offers a wide range of professional services for your plumbing in Arlington.

Garbage Disposal Repair

Garbage disposal repair is normally necessary when a stubborn jam occurs, the blades are damaged or wear out, or the hoses and seals leak. Garbage disposal repair is often necessary due to improper use.  The main items that should not go into a disposal are grease, large pieces or amounts of food, hard items such as fruit pits, and bone, and fibrous foods like artichokes and celery. You may be able to clear a jam yourself, but remember to never place your hand or fingers into the disposal, not even if it is off.

Occasionally the garbage disposal may fail to turn on. When this occurs reset the  button located at the bottom of the unit. However, when frequent resets are required, contact a Ben Franklin plumber for repair.

Garbage Disposal Installation

If you are interested in garbage disposal installation whether for the first time or a replacement, our plumbers can provide it for you as well as a wide variety of services for your plumbing in Arlington.

Sink and Faucet Installation

If you are considering installing a garbage disposal, you may also be installing other upgrades for your plumbing in Arlington, such as a new sink for your kitchen. A stylish kitchen sink and beautiful faucets are a wonderful upgrade any kitchen.

The first step in selecting a sink replacement is choosing one that will work in the space. This means choosing the style, color and finish for your sink that complements your kitchen.

Sink Installation    

Ben Franklin provides sink installation from start-to-finish. We will remove the existing sink, and provide the professional installation of a new one. We can replace the supply lines, traps, and strainer. We provide new faucet installation, or we will install the existing one for your new sink. In addition, if you are remodeling and  the design requires the movement of your kitchen plumbing in Arlington, we can provide the relocation of water lines and drains as you require with exemplary service and your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.

In addition, germ-resistant sinks and faucets are available helping to prevent disease transmission. When our plumber completes the job, we clean up leaving you to enjoy your upgrades without the mess. Contact our plumbers today to schedule installation of plumbing in Arlington.

Faucet Installation

Faucets have come a long way from the basic version. Taking advantage of modern technology in order to enjoy convenient and useful features, and offering a tremendous variety of styles and finishes makes it easier to complete tasks and provide a beautiful upgrade to your kitchen.

You can select from a number of finishes, such as chrome, brushed or polished nickel, stainless steel, brushed or oil rubbed bronze, copper, polished brass and others. Expressing your style while providing the convenient features you want has never been easier. A Ben Franklin plumber can provide the services you require for your home’s plumbing in Arlington. As for the innovative features a few of the more popular include:

• Motion sensor faucets only require a wave of the hand. They are available for residential or commercial use. They are not only handy for messy hands, but reduce the incidence of illness in the workplace and home by preventing the spread of germs due to faucet handles.
• A touch faucet only requires a single touch to receive water. This feature is a convenience for full hands.
• Pull-out kitchen faucets are excellent assistance in the kitchen. They enable you to fill large pots and greatly facilitate clean up.
• Germ-resistant sinks and faucets help to provide a healthier environment with less potential for disease transmission.
• Pot faucets put an end to the need to carry large, heavy pots from sink to stove. Installed on the deck or wall, you will wonder why no one ever thought of it before.

If you would like our licensed plumbers to provide faucet installation or other services for your plumbing in Arlington, contact us today.

Faucet Repair

Over time faucets will wear out due to age and use. Before that happens you will need to ensure maintenance to your faucets. Faucet leaks may be due to loose component and require a simple tightening of the affected part, or faucet repair may be more complex require replacement of faucet parts, such as a seat, for example. Our plumbers carry commonly required parts on our trucks for prompt faucet repair, and common parts for the repair of other components for your plumbing in Arlington. However, before you call a plumber for a low water pressure issue from a faucet, check the aerator or replace it. It unscrews from the faucet tip, and is prone to mineral buildup from hard water. Simply soak it in white vinegar for an hour or two, and scrub away remaining residue with a soft toothbrush. Rinse it off and reinstall. If you still have low water pressure, contact our plumbers in Arlington for a resolution of the problem.

If you need faucet repair, installation or other plumbing services contact us today. You can rely on Benjamin Franklin plumbers in Arlington to meet and/or exceed the industry standards. Our highly skilled plumebrs ensure you receive the highest quality of plumbing services for reliable plumbing in Arlington. When you need a professional installation or repair for your home, a Benjamin Franklin plumbing professional is ready to assist you. We serve Arlington, Fort Worth, and the surrounding areas. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a member of the BBB with an A+ rating. We stand behind our  100% satisfaction guarantee.