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Overview
Diagnosing the problem: $89
Repair price: Starting at $139
Average time to complete: 1 hour
Cost of a garbage disposal repair in Sarasota
- Low: $139
- Average: $199
- High: $275
What factors affect the cost?
The cost of repairing your garbage disposal will be influenced by the following factors:
- The extent of the damage: If the unit has minor issues such as a clogged drain line, the repair cost will be lower than if a part needs replacement or there is a leak.
- Replacement parts: If a component such as the motor or shredding plate needs replacement, the cost of the part will be an additional expense.
- Pipe repairs or replacement: If there is a need to repair or replace the pipes, the cost of the repair will be higher.
- Electrical work: If the plumber has to do additional electrical work, the cost of the repair will increase accordingly.
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Try troubleshooting your garbage disposal before calling a pro.
If your garbage disposal isn't turning on, consider these two tips:
- Check the power source. Ensure that the unit is plugged in or hardwired correctly. Then, inspect your electrical panel to verify that no breaker has tripped.
- Reset your garbage disposal. Look for a small red button beneath the unit and press it to reset your disposal. Wait for 10 minutes before attempting to press it again if it immediately pops out.
Is the motor making a humming sound, but the blades are not spinning?
- If the motor is making a humming sound, it is likely that something is causing a jam in your disposal. Here are the steps you can follow to fix the issue:
- Turn off and unplug your disposal to ensure it doesn't turn on while you're fixing it.
- Check for clogs in your drain and remove any foreign objects. If you don't see anything jamming the blades, proceed to step 4.
- Locate the "flywheel" hole, which is a small hole in the center of your unit's base. This is where you'll find the flywheel, the spinning plate that holds the impellers (blades that shred food). Loosen the flywheel by inserting a hex key/Allen wrench (usually 1/4") into the hole and turning it back and forth a few times to free the flywheel and impellers.
- If you have attempted these fixes and your disposal is still not working, contact a professional to diagnose the issue.
Is it better to repair or replace your garbage disposal?
Occasionally, a garbage disposal repair may result in replacing the entire unit. Depending on the repair cost and the age of your unit, it may not be worthwhile to spend money on the repair when you could put that money towards purchasing a new unit.
For further information on when to replace your garbage disposal, please refer to our garbage disposal installation page.
