Garbage Disposal Installation

Garbage disposal repair and installation.

A properly functioning garbage disposal makes kitchen cleanup easier and keeps your drain clear. People's Choice Plumbing installs and repairs all major garbage disposal brands. Whether you need a new unit installed, an old one replaced, or a jammed or leaking disposal repaired, our plumbers handle it quickly and cleanly. We ensure proper electrical and plumbing connections and test the unit thoroughly before we leave.

What's Included

New garbage disposal installation
Old unit removal and replacement
Jam clearing and repair
Leak repair
Proper electrical connection
All major brands serviced

How a garbage disposal works — and when to replace it

A disposal isn't a set of spinning blades. It's a motor-driven grinding chamber with impellers that pulverize scraps against a grind ring. Most "dead" units just need a reset or an unjam; a leak from the bottom of the housing means the internal seals have failed and the unit needs replacing. Our complete garbage disposal guide covers cleaning, resetting, unjamming, septic-tank use, and 2026 install costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a garbage disposal last?

Most garbage disposals last 8 to 15 years depending on usage and maintenance. If yours is frequently jamming, leaking from the bottom, or no longer grinding effectively, it's likely time for a replacement.

Should I repair or replace my garbage disposal?

Jams and tripped resets can usually be fixed quickly. If the unit leaks from the body, hums without turning after a reset, or is more than 10 years old, replacement is usually the better value.

What shouldn't go down a garbage disposal?

Avoid grease, cooking oil, fibrous foods like celery and corn husks, coffee grounds, eggshells, pasta and rice. These are the most common causes of disposal jams and kitchen drain clogs.