The quick answer.
Garbage disposal replacement is $150 in labor when you supply the new unit. That covers removing the old disposal, mounting the new one, connecting the drain and dishwasher hose, wiring it, and testing for leaks. The $59 assessment fee is credited back to your invoice when you hire us.
Flat-rate labor for standard residential jobs in Gilbert and Chandler.
- Disposal replacement (labor)$150 – $150
- Mounting ring / flange replacement$75 – $112
- Dishwasher drain hose hookup$37 – $75
- Clog / jam reset (no replace)$75 – $150
What's included.
A straight swap — same mounting ring, same wiring, same drain hookup — is $150. Here is what that covers, and what gets quoted separately.
Included in the quoted price
- Removal and haul-off of the old disposal
- Mounting the new unit to the existing sink flange
- Electrical connection to the existing outlet or hardwire
- Drain and dishwasher hose hookup
- Leak test and cleanup
Quoted separately
- The disposal unit itself, unless you supply it
- Replacing a corroded sink flange or mounting ring
- New electrical outlet if none exists under the sink
- Drain pipe or P-trap replacement if corroded
Signs it's time to replace.
Leaking from the bottom
A crack in the housing or a failed internal seal. Water under the sink that keeps coming back is the most common sign the unit is done.
Humming but not spinning
The motor is getting power but the flywheel is seized. A jam reset with an Allen wrench may fix it — if it does not, the motor is likely burned out.
Frequent resets
If the red reset button on the bottom trips regularly, the motor is overheating. That points to a worn unit near the end of its life.
Grinding poorly or draining slow
Worn blades or a clogged chamber. If cleaning it out does not help, the unit is not grinding effectively and replacement is the better spend.
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Send a photo
Text a picture of the disposal and what it is doing — leaking, humming, jammed. Most jobs can be priced from a photo.
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Get a flat price
You see the number before we pick up a tool. A straight swap is $150 labor.
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We swap and test
Disconnect, remove the old unit, mount the new one, wire, connect the drain, and run it. Clean up.
DIY versus calling us.
A disposal swap is one of the more DIY-friendly plumbing jobs if you are comfortable under the sink with a couple of wrenches. Where it gets frustrating:
- The old mounting ring is corroded and will not release from the sink flange.
- The dishwasher drain hose is brittle or the wrong size for the new unit.
- The old unit is hardwired and the new one expects an outlet — or vice versa.
If you hit one of those, get a price from us. Compare it to the full repair cost guide to see how a disposal stacks up against the rest of your list.
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FAQ.
How much does garbage disposal replacement cost in Gilbert, AZ?+
Garbage disposal replacement is $150 in labor when you supply the new unit. The $59 assessment fee is credited back to your invoice when you hire us.
Do I need to buy the disposal myself?+
You can. Most homeowners buy the unit from a store or online and we charge labor only. We can also source one for you and add it to the invoice if you prefer.
How long does a disposal replacement take?+
A straightforward swap — same mounting ring, same wiring — is usually done in one visit, under an hour. If the mounting ring or wiring needs to be replaced it takes a bit longer but is still a single visit.
Can you fix a disposal instead of replacing it?+
Sometimes. If it is jammed, humming, or has a stuck flywheel, a reset or an Allen wrench freed from the bottom often fixes it. If the housing is cracked or leaking, or the motor is burned out, replacement is the right call.
Do you charge a trip fee?+
A flat $59 assessment fee covers the visit and the diagnosis. It is credited back in full to your invoice when you hire us for the work.