Why is my disposal humming but not grinding?

Usually something is jammed in the impellers. Cut power before doing anything else. If clearing the jam does not fix it, the motor may be done, and disposals are generally replaced rather than rebuilt.

What should never go down a kitchen drain?

Grease and oil above all. They pour in liquid and harden on the pipe wall. Most kitchen line blockages we clear are fundamentally grease.

Can you connect a dishwasher or a new sink during a kitchen remodel?

Yes. Sink, faucet, disposal, dishwasher and ice maker lines are all standard remodel plumbing for us, and we coordinate the timing so the plumbing is not what holds up your counters.

Why is my kitchen sink slow even after cleaning the trap?

The blockage usually sits farther down the branch line where years of grease collect. That section needs proper cabling or jetting, which is everyday work for us.

Kitchen Plumbing

Professional kitchen plumbing across South Orange County.

About Kitchen Plumbing

Everything that brings water to and takes it away from the sink, the dishwasher, the ice maker and the disposal makes the kitchen the hardest working plumbing in the house. Under the sink there is a whole system, shutoff valves, supply lines, the disposal, the dishwasher connection and the trap, and any one of them failing quietly inside a closed cabinet does its damage before anyone notices. We install and repair all of it, clear grease clogged branch lines, connect dishwashers and ice makers, and when we replace a fixture we replace the aging angle stops and supply lines behind it as a matter of course, because those are the cheap parts that flood kitchens. The hard water here scales aerators, valves and appliance lines, and plenty of homes still run original 1960s and 70s pipe. Hummel Plumbing is family owned in San Juan Capistrano, serving homes and businesses across South Orange County since 2013, open 24 hours.

Key Benefits

Faucet, sink, and disposal installation and repair

Dishwasher and ice maker connections done right

Aging shutoff valves and supply lines replaced proactively

Grease-clogged kitchen drains cleared and diagnosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear out the cabinet under the sink, the cleaners, the trash can, the pots, so nothing of yours is sitting in the work area. If you can, find your main shutoff and check that it actually turns, since valves in a lot of the older homes around here have seized in place and it is better to know that before we start. Point out any staining or soft spots on the cabinet floor when we arrive too, so we can tell an old leak from the one you called about.

Need Kitchen Plumbing?

Call or send a request. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call (949) 505-9828

What Customers Say

5.0 stars across 140+ Google reviews.

Joey B.

August 30, 2026

Jon was personable and knew exactly what to do to pull a new waterline for our refrigerator up from our crawl space. He was also very informative about differing water pressure throughout our house. It was obvious he took pride in his work. Communication from Sally was excellent. Stellar family team in the neighborhood. Nice to know we can trust them for our plumbing needs.

Cathy L.

July 24, 2026

Jon Hummel is always a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable and very trustworthy. Will always use him for any plumbing needs.

Jodie F.

April 3, 2026

Jon always does an amazing job! We've used his services for years. He's on time, his prices are fair and his work is reliable. We needed a full house repipe after a pipe burst. I knew exactly who I would call for this big job and who I could trust-Hummel plumbing!

Larry A.

April 3, 2025

As a retired plumbing contractor, I'd like to think that I can tell a good plumber, hard worker, and honest man after watching him work. I'm getting a little long in the tooth (and sore in the back) to do much of my own plumbing anymore and I call Jon when I need plumbing help. I have also referred him to my neighbors, who report that they have been very happy with him.

Alexandria G., San Clemente

May 5, 2026

We've used Jon with Hummel Plumbing a few times now here in San Clemente, and he's been great every single time. He previously installed our tankless water heater, and most recently fixed our outdoor shower and handled a few other items for us. Everything has always been done correctly the first time—no shortcuts. He's friendly, thorough, and clearly takes pride in doing things the right way. He was also able to come out quickly, which we really appreciated. It's honestly such a relief to have a plumber we trust. Highly recommend Jon and Hummel Plumbing!

Jamie

July 1, 2026

Super happy with Jon @ Hummel Plumbing, we will be definitely using their services again and recommending them to friends and neighbors, work was completed in a timely, professional clean manner. Truly a hard worker who knows his stuff, thanks again Jon. Talk soon

Joanne P.

March 18, 2026

Showed up earlier than expected, which was clearly communicated and great news. Polite and great work. Pricing up front.

Brad K.

February 20, 2026

Jon and his assistant were prompt, courteous, knowledgeable and fast. I will personally recommend Hummel to my friends and neighbors! Excellent company to deal with in today's world!

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