Garbage Disposals
A jammed or leaking disposal can stop your kitchen sink. We fix the cause, or replace the unit with one sized for how you cook.
Typical price
Sample priceRepair $129 · replacement $325 – $620
Replacement includes a standard unit and haul-away. Made-up pricing for a fictional company.
Signs it's time to call
- Humming but not spinning
- Leaks under the sink
- Frequent jams or slow grinding
- Persistent odors from the sink
What's included
- Jam clearing and reset
- Leak repair at seals and connections
- Replacement and electrical hookup
- Haul-away of the old unit
How we do it
Four steps, no surprises.
- 1
Diagnose
We find out whether it's a jam, a leak, or a failed motor.
- 2
Fix
We clear, reseal, or replace as needed.
- 3
Test
We run the unit and check every connection.
- 4
Tips
You get a short list of what not to put down the drain.
Questions about garbage disposals
Water leaking right now? Shut off your main valve first. Emergency guidance. (Tidewell is fictional; nobody is on call.)
Is it safe to reach into my disposal?
No. Never put your hand in a disposal. Turn off power at the switch and breaker before any work.
How long do disposals last?
Many last around 8–12 years depending on use and care.
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Tell us what's going on. We'll take it from there.
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