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How Much Does It Cost To Repair A Garbage Disposal?

Typical range: $172-$206

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cost to repair a garbage disposal Calculator

For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to repair a garbage disposal starts at $171.58-$206.18 per disposal. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

The garbage disposal: You don’t think much about it until it’s not working as it should. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors notes that garbage disposals have an average lifespan of 12 years. If your disposal is getting old, it might be time for a new one. If not, it may just need a repair, such as clearing a jam or fixing a leak.

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Standard Services		Quantity	Low	High
What you can expect
Range per disposal:			$171.58	$206.18
Range for this type of project:			$172	$206
Estimate: $189
	Basic Labor for Garbage Disposal Repair	2 hours	$147	$179
	Standard labor cost to repair garbage disposal. Leaking fittings will be replaced or repaired as necessary, unit will be unclogged of debris, and motor breaker reset. Up to $20 in parts included. Planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup are included.
	Job Supplies for Garbage Disposal Repair	1 disposal	$24	$27
	Requisite supplies for the job, including connectors, fittings, and mounting hardware.
Optional Services
	Addition of AFCI Circuit Protection Labor (Optional)	1 hour	$79	$95
	For existing systems with compatible AFCI breaker option, add AFCI circuit protection to maximize protection against electrical fires. New 15A or 20A Arc Fault Circuit Interrupt breaker will be added, repowered, and proper operation verified.

Standard services

Basic Labor for Garbage Disposal Repair
$147 -$179

2
hours

Standard labor cost to repair garbage disposal. Leaking fittings will be replaced or repaired as necessary, unit will be unclogged of debris, and motor breaker reset. Up to $20 in parts included. Planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup are included.

Job Supplies for Garbage Disposal Repair
$24 -$27

1
disposal

Requisite supplies for the job, including connectors, fittings, and mounting hardware.

Optional Services

Addition of AFCI Circuit Protection Labor (Optional)
$79 -$95

1
hour

For existing systems with compatible AFCI breaker option, add AFCI circuit protection to maximize protection against electrical fires. New 15A or 20A Arc Fault Circuit Interrupt breaker will be added, repowered, and proper operation verified.

What you can expect

Range per disposal:
$172 - $206

Range for this type of project:
$172 - $206

Estimate:
$189

Cost Comparison

YOUR ESTIMATE

$189

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE

$178 -$214

YOUR ESTIMATE

Repair a garbage disposal: national average cost

The national average materials cost to repair a garbage disposal is $26.74 per disposal, with a range between $25.02 to $28.47. The total price for labor and materials per disposal is $196.07, coming in between $178.11 to $214.03. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.

cost to repair a garbage disposal
National Avg. Materials Cost per disposal	$26.74
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 1 disposal	$196.07
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 1 disposal	$178.11 - $214.03

Look for these symptoms of a failing disposal. They are signs that it may have exceeded its usefulness and should be replaced instead of repaired.

Frequent clogs: This can indicate that the blades on the unit are dull or worn. It can also be a sign that your unit is too small for your household size.
Frequent resets required: If your disposal often needs to be reset, the motor may be getting weak, and replacement may be imminent.
The unit takes a long time to grind: If it takes longer than normal to grind waste, your disposal may have a motor issue. When the motor grows weak, it can no longer handle the waste capacity it once did, and replacement is likely necessary.
Persistent leaks: A crack inside your disposal can cause persistent leaking. Replacement may be your only option.
Fails to churn: If your disposal powers on and hums, but doesn't grind or churn, then the motor is probably not functioning, and it's time for a new one.

Garbage disposals can be expensive, so getting a professional plumber to give yours a once-over to get to the true source of the problem makes sense. A plumber can determine what's wrong with your unit and whether the smartest move is to repair your disposal or replace it.

Last updated Oct 8, 2023