If it hums, turn off the power and try the hex reset at the bottom of the unit. If it leaks from the body or will not run at all after a reset, it is time for a new disposal.
Signs you need garbage disposal repair & installation
- Humming without turning
- Leaking from the bottom of the unit
- Tripping the reset button often
- Slow draining sink with a disposal
- Grinding noises or bad odors
How we handle it
- Safety firstPower off at the switch or breaker before any work.
- DiagnoseJam, motor, electrical or a leak at a seal or connection.
- Repair or replaceClear jams; replace units that leak or fail.
- Connect and testDrain, dishwasher connection and power checked with water running.
What garbage disposal repair & installation usually costs around Greenville
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Disposal jam clearing | $125 to $215 |
| Replace with a 1/2 horsepower unit | $345 to $545 |
| Replace with a 3/4 horsepower unit | $445 to $695 |
Ranges reflect common jobs in Greenville and nearby towns. Access, materials and the hour of the call change the final number, and you get an exact price before work starts. Compare prices across all services.
What you can do before we arrive
With the power off, use the hex key that came with the unit in the socket on the bottom and work it back and forth to free a jam. Then press the red reset button and try it again with cold water running.
What we see in Upstate homes
Homes on septic around Belton and the rural parts of Anderson and Pickens counties can use a disposal, but it adds solids to the tank, so we talk through that before installing one.
Keeping it from coming back
Run cold water while grinding and for a few seconds after, feed scraps in slowly, and keep grease, peels and bones out.
Questions about garbage disposal repair & installation
Can I use a disposal on a septic system?
You can, but it adds solids and means more frequent pumping. Use it lightly.
What should not go in a disposal?
Grease, fibrous peels, coffee grounds, rice and pasta are the most common causes of clogs.
How long do disposals last?
Most last 8 to 12 years.
Areas we cover for garbage disposal repair & installation
Plumbcraft sends garbage disposal repair & installation crews from Greenville and Belton across the Upstate.