Is fixing a leaking garbage disposal worth it?

• <div><p>If the cost of repairing a leaking garbage disposal is close to the cost of replacing the disposal, then fixing the unit might not make sense. When deciding if you should <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garbage-disposal-repair-and-replacement.htm">repair or replace your garbage disposal</a>, consider the age of your garbage disposal, the cost of the repair, and whether your garbage disposal has had other problems recently to help you decide if the cost of repairing the leak is better than the cost of replacing the disposal.</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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Last update on October 05, 2025

Reviewed in July 2015
Great. Prompt, professional, polite, friendly and efficient. They were very careful with all of the furniture and moved everything just where I wanted it. They also squeezed some time into their already booked schedule about 4 days later in order to accommodate me and the person repairing my...
The Picker-Uppers, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2011
Very friendly on the phone. They once or twice missed a day picking up the garbage but always got it the next day.
ALEX RUBBISH SVC INC
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Reviewed in October 2011
I called around for estimates for garbage removal after purchasing my new house last year. I was amazed at the responsiveness and welcoming I got from the staff at Thompsons. When I called several of the competitors I was hit with quote after quote of base charges, and endless lists of fees,...
THOMPSON SANITATION
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Reviewed in September 2013
These guys are the best in the area. The recyclables are handled in the proper manner. The trucks are equipped with robotic arms that save in the following ways: 1) No workers compensation claims, 2) One laborer instead of two needed to do route 3) One truck covers twice the area due to...
WEST CENTRAL SANITATION
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Reviewed in December 2016
The whole process was great. A couple of phone calls to confirm times and dates. Everything went as scheduled and they left the garage cleaner than I've ever seen it. Thanks Kevin & Chris.
U-Watch Surveillance
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Reviewed in September 2023
We have been customers of SWS for many years. This week my husband put our can out at 7am. They did not come to pickup until 750am. They did not pick up our trash. When we called today they refused to come back and pick up the can and said it was our fault that the can was not picked up. Even...
SUBURBAN WASTE SERVICES
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Reviewed in May 2014
Our family is new to Owatonna, and we own a business downtown. When we called our Business provider about residental service, they were quite honest that they were way behind, and couldnt start service for up to Ten days. Having all of the papers, cardboard, trash etc from moving, we couldnt...
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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SW Recycling Inc

3701 W Hwy 12

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SW Recycling Inc

3701 W Hwy 12

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At S.W. Recycling Inc. we have been serving the local communities since 1983. We offer a wide variety of services from recycling, to surplus. Some of the stuff we carry in our retail location include: - Retail and Wholesale - Industrial - Fleet - Farm - Trailer Parts - Tools - Closeouts - Surplus - Salvage - General Merchandise - Liquidations We also provide recycling services and we are emergency vacuuming and material handling specialists. For more information on our products or services call or visit us online today.

Stewart Sanitation & Recycling

1630 State Avenue Northwest

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Stewart Sanitation & Recycling

1630 State Avenue Northwest

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Stewart Sanitation and Recycling We are a local family-owned & operated company. We provide residential & commercial trash and recycling services in Steele and Waseca Counties, including Owatonna, Medford and Waseca Minnesota. Additional services include cleanup & construction dumpsters from 2 yard to 40 yard. Call us for Prompt and Dependable service, every time! We earn our customer's loyalty the old-fashioned way, with honest hard work, fair prices & friendly customer service.

AAA ROLL OFF SVC

45755 County Highway 19

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AAA ROLL OFF SVC

45755 County Highway 19

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18 years of experience

We rent out roll of dumpsters for all remodeling, demo, and general cleanup. We also now have a portable roll of storage shed for temporary storage.

A-1 JUNK REMOVAL

3575 40th St S

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A-1 JUNK REMOVAL

3575 40th St S

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24 years of experience

We are a family owned business serving the Fargo-Moorhead and lakes area since 2001. Our goal at A-1 Services is to serve you in the most professional, courteous manner that you deserve and expect. We take pride in providing solutions to all your needs. If you are in need of any services not listed on our website, please call us and ask as we are a "one stop shop" we have many resources to ensure your situation is as stress free as possible. Hire our company and deal with one person rather than calling several businesses. We can arrange for any need you may have. No matter what your needs we can help! Call to schedule a free no obligation consultation to see how we may help you!

Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

You may be able to install a garbage disposal on your own, especially if you're handy or have some experience with plumbing. However, if you have any concerns or want to make absolutely sure that the connections are installed correctly, you may be better off hiring a local garbage disposal installer to do the job.

If the cost of repairing a leaking garbage disposal is close to the cost of replacing the disposal, then fixing the unit might not make sense. When deciding if you should repair or replace your garbage disposal, consider the age of your garbage disposal, the cost of the repair, and whether your garbage disposal has had other problems recently to help you decide if the cost of repairing the leak is better than the cost of replacing the disposal.

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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