How can I maximize the life span of my garbage disposal?

• <div><p>As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-keep-your-garbage-disposal-running.htm">proper care and maintenance</a>, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.</p></div>

How long do garbage disposals last?

• <div><p><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:</p><ul><li><p>Leaks under your disposal</p></li><li><p>Persistent clogs</p></li><li><p>Lingering odors</p></li><li><p>Lack of power</p></li><li><p>Unexplained noises</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Is it worth it to repair a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s getting on in years. </p></div>

Q: Why does my garbage disposal have power but won’t spin?

• <div><p>If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren&rsquo;t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.</p></div>

Q: How often should you replace a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Garbage disposals can last between 10 and 12 years, so if your unit is pushing its lifespan, it may be a good idea to replace it. If your unit isn&rsquo;t approaching the 10-year mark, try investigating other parts of the disposal to see if there's an affordable repair on the horizon. For example, rubber has a shorter lifespan than 10 years, connections and hoses loosen over time, and sink flanges can cause leaks that have nothing to do with disposals.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 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 August 2013
Returned my call after leaving message. Showed up right when he told me he would. Cleaned up after himself when he was done. Then, when he came to collect, he diagnosed and repaired another leaking shower while the check was being written, no charge! I've never heard of that before. Very...
Eschete's Plumbing Repair
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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

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.

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

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

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.

Garbage disposals can last between 10 and 12 years, so if your unit is pushing its lifespan, it may be a good idea to replace it. If your unit isn’t approaching the 10-year mark, try investigating other parts of the disposal to see if there's an affordable repair on the horizon. For example, rubber has a shorter lifespan than 10 years, connections and hoses loosen over time, and sink flanges can cause leaks that have nothing to do with disposals.

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