How long do garbage disposals last?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garbage-disposal-last.htm">Garbage disposals last</a> an average of about 10 years, so it may be time for a new model if it's getting up there in age. Other signs that it's time to bring in a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/install-garbage-disposal/">local garbage disposal pro</a> include:<ul><li>Leaks under your disposal</li><li>Persistent clogs</li><li>Lingering odors</li><li>Lack of power</li><li>Unexplained noises</li></ul></div>

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Last update on November 04, 2025

Reviewed in December 2023
Great service great attitude. Very knowledgeable. Installed a garbage disposal, installed new wiring, rewired valuable lamp, assembled antique furniture, repaired mailbox, etc. I am very satisfied with them and have already asked them to come back for additional work.
Double T Consultants, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
Iâ m in the middle of a kitchen renovation and this company was so easy to work with. I told them exactly what I wanted and they made everything work well, including fixing a leak. Iâ m very happy to have a new faucet, garbage disposal, and no more leaks! Thanks Scottâ s Plumbing!
Scott's Plumbing and Home Improvement, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
$107.00 “Service Charge” … Essentially travel time from NOLA to Thibodaux. I was told about this fee straight up and accepted the cost. Punctuality: Appointment time 8:00 a.m. … Arrival time 10:15 a.m. Decided to call Eagle, instead of local plumbers, because local plumbers are notoriously...
Eagle Plumbing Repairs & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2014
Mr Richard collected all information from me for the power attorney, I was called when it was ready for my review. He thoroughly covered everything including addressing needs that may never arise for me. He supplied the two witness. the entire transaction was handled in a quick, efficient and...
RICHARD MELVIN INC
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Reviewed in December 2013
Stan;s has been to our home twice. The first time to check our non-functional garbage disposal, which they replaced and since that replacement, we have had no problems at all with their work. This time, Stan's came because we had clogged and slow drains throughout the home. David was most...
Stan's Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in April 2013
2 guys showed up one day without notice and had no idea what the work scope was. I told them, and they repaired the damage and left without saying anything. Then a member of the company was only concerned about collecting payment. When he showed up, I had to show him that they did not repair...
LAB-A-DAUX HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Reviewed in November 2012
Excellent job. overall excellent. Estimate was accurate and performed all work and would not collect a dime till job was done. Harry Wells is professinal, couteous and good at what he does. A+++
B & H CONSTRUCTION
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Bayou Boys Moving Company is a professional moving company with over 15 years of combined experience between our staff. Locally owned and operated in New Orleans, Bayou Boys serves customers with love and compassion leading the charge. We offer Packing, Moving and Junk Removal Services.

Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Once you have your garbage disposal disconnected, you can remove the mounting bracket by unscrewing the bolts that are holding the bracket. You can back them out just enough to pop off the snap ring, which prevents the bottom portion of the bracket from disconnecting from the top when you unscrew the bolts. Use a regular screwdriver to pop off the snap ring, and the rest of the components should fall off by themselves.

Garbage disposals fit the drains of nearly every sink out there due to universal drain hole sizes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, but the same isn’t true for the housing underneath the sink. You need plenty of room to fit a garbage disposal under there, so measure the space ahead of time and use those dimensions when shopping for a new model. If you’re replacing an existing model, get one in that size.

Whether you choose to repair your garbage disposal will depend on the problem. For minor issues like a bad seal, you can fix the unit for less than $10. If the motor unit is broken, which can easily cost $150, you may want to consider replacing the entire disposal if it’s getting on in years.

Most garbage disposals have a reset button that can be triggered with a tool as simple and accessible as your index finger. That said, if you need to perform a more in-depth troubleshooting step, like manually moving the arms inside the unit or rotating the impeller plate, a hex wrench is the most common tool you’ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.

Garbage disposals last an average of about 10 years, so it may be time for a new model if it's getting up there in age. Other signs that it's time to bring in a local garbage disposal pro include:

Leaks under your disposal
Persistent clogs
Lingering odors
Lack of power
Unexplained noises

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