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Top-Rated Garbage disposal installation pros in Athens - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Rapid Rooter Plumbing
Rapid Rooter Plumbing
4.8(
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a contractor it is without saying time is of the essence. When we need a tank pumped or field lines installed these guys are onsite fast. They do a reliable job and leave no messes for us to deal with. Hands down they are the best and I look forward to using them for years to come. Paul Neal VP Tristate Holdings"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AAA Basement Waterproofing
4.8(
83
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience started out great, from the first call to the evaluation. I was able to get an appointment within the same week. Even called back to let me know an opening had become available. During the evaluation I felt AAA Basement was being honest with me about what was needed. No Services were needed, but I was a list of things to work on to prevent mold from developing. The list was explained thoroughly and discussed the need for a Dehumidifier. We have since put in the dehumidifier and things are going great.
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rooter Pros LLC
4.9(
18
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Rooter Pros to see if they could get to my leak that day. They said they could have someone there in a couple hours. They keep contact with me until they arrived. They had to dig down about 2 feet to find the leak and had everything they needed on the truck to fix it with. After they were done the cleaned everything up and you can hardly tell they were there. I can tell you from my 35 years of experience dealing with plumbers in the past that Rooter Pros are the best in the business at what they do. They are attentive to your request, efficient with there time and very effective at what they do. And to top it off they are very affordable."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vortex Filtration Inc
5.0(
5
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Vortex Filtration is a well water storage tank filtration system. "WE DONOT SERVICE WELLS & PUMPS, WE ADD FILTERATION TO WELLS & PUMPS, TO CLEAN WATER AND STORAGE TANKS, ALLOWING YOUR WATER TO BE CLEANER THAN A SWIMMING POOL!". Our systems go into storage tanks with a minimum of 2,000 gallons and up. \n\nIf you are having trouble with clogged filters, dirty water, water heater problems, iron and mineral stains in your toilets and other well water storage tank issues, call us to see what we can do for you. \n\nWe keep well water storage tanks crystal clear and your water system trouble free.

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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Get Service Pro
5.0(
6
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Emergency Plumber Tennessee is family owned and operated. The Emergency Plumber Tennessee company was founded around quality and integrity. We understand that emergency plumbing situations do arise, and our company has always excelled in those situations. Tennessee is our home and we love our community. We take great pride in our service and hold it to the highest standards. Our customers have grown accustomed to the high quality our experts provide. The continued business, referrals and references we have received over the years is our biggest compliment. We will continue to hold our values and quality standards high. Our promise to our customers is to provide emergency plumbing service while keeping the price as low as possible.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Dishwasher and ceiling fan service was wonderful. Garbage disposal is on its way, the shower fixture was a little messy and have to return 3 times to fix, pray its the last time. But not Choice Warranty's fault. Alittle pricey but allows you to pay them out."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Install Garbage Disposal FAQs, answered by experts

Replacing a garbage disposal costs anywhere from $150 to $950, but the average cost is somewhere around $550. There are two types of garbage disposal units, and continuous feed disposals tend to cost more than batch feed disposals. Going for an aluminum garbage disposal is also significantly cheaper than choosing a stainless steel garbage disposal. You'll also need to factor in the horsepower of the motor, labor, and the removal and disposal of your old unit.

The most common garbage disposal size in the U.S. is 1/2 horsepower. This size is ideal for households with three or fewer people or those that don't produce much food waste. Although 1/2 horsepower can't handle the typical food waste load for a household of four (which is about 250 pounds of food waste annually) as effectively as 3/4 horsepower, it remains the most common size of garbage disposal on the market.

The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home. 

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

There are many maintenance and repair issues that lead to a malfunctioning garbage disposal. Regular clogs place wear and tear on the motors, leading to an eventual shutdown. Electrical issues at the breaker, wall outlet, or disposal itself can fry the unit. The most common cause is simply a worn-down motor. These motors can only handle so much use before powering down for good. 

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