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How much does a garbage disposal cost
in Richmond, KY?

An unjam is our most affordable fix and often saves the unit. A new disposal installed — unit included, old one hauled off — depends on the horsepower you choose. Here's how to know which one you need. Call 859-408-3382 for a free quote.

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Garbage disposal services

Flat-rate service, quoted upfront. Installed prices include the disposal, mounting hardware, and haul-away. Call 859-408-3382 for a free quote.

Repair & ServiceFLAT-RATE
Unjam / jam removalHumming but not spinning? This usually fixes itFree quote
Power cord kit installationMany new disposals ship without a cordFree quote
Drain connection rebuildContinuous waste kit / tailpiece when the leak is in the piping, not the unitFree quote
New Disposal, Installed (Unit Included)FLAT-RATE
1/3 HP — InSinkErator Badger 1Light use, 1–2 person householdsFree quote
1/2 HP — InSinkErator Badger 5The most common replacement sizeFree quote
3/4 HP — Badger 5XPFamily sweet spot — grinds what jams the little onesFree quote
3/4 HP — Evolution series (quiet)Sound-insulated, multi-stage grindFree quote
1 HP — EvolutionBig households, serious cooksFree quote
3/4 HP septic-safe — Evolution Septic GuardEnzyme-injecting, drain-field friendlyFree quote

Repair or replace? 60-second diagnosis

It hums but doesn't spin. That's a jam, not a death. Something — usually a bone, pit, or utensil — is wedged in the impeller plate. Our unjam service clears it, checks the bearings, and you're back in business — one of our most affordable fixes. Don't keep hitting the switch; that's how a jammed motor becomes a burned-out motor.

It's dead silent, even after the reset button. Press the red reset on the bottom first (free, and it works more often than people expect). Still nothing with power confirmed at the outlet? The motor's gone — replace the unit.

It leaks from the bottom of the unit. Internal seals have failed, and there's no economical fix — replace. But a leak from the sink flange or the drain connections is just plumbing, and that's repairable.

It runs but drains slowly or smells. That's usually the drain line, not the disposal — see drain cleaning costs.

Age tiebreaker: disposals last 8–12 years. Past 10, put repair money toward a new unit — and consider stepping up to 3/4 HP while you're at it. The jump from 1/2 HP to 3/4 HP buys a noticeably tougher, quieter machine. Call 859-408-3382 for a free quote.

What moves the price

  • Horsepower and series. The unit itself is most of the spread — a Badger 1 and an Evolution 1 HP are different machines at different prices.
  • Cord and switch situation. No existing outlet under the sink, or a unit that ships cordless, adds a power cord kit. Air-switch or sink-top switch installs cost a little more.
  • The plumbing it connects to. If the tailpiece, baffle tee, or trap is corroded or was rigged by a previous owner, we rebuild it properly instead of bolting a new disposal to bad piping.
  • Septic systems. Standard disposals and drain fields don't mix well. Septic-rated models inject enzymes with every grind — cheaper than a drain-field repair by a mile.

Disposal FAQ

With the unit included, we install everything from 1/3 HP up through 1/2 HP, 3/4 HP (including the quiet Evolution series), 1 HP, and septic-safe models — the price depends on which one you pick. We also install customer-supplied units. Call 859-408-3382 for a free quote.
Probably just jammed. Cut the switch (a humming stalled motor is cooking itself), and book an unjam — one of our most affordable fixes, usually done in under an hour, and it saves the unit more often than not. Call 859-408-3382 for a free quote.
1/2 HP handles typical use for smaller households. 3/4 HP is our default recommendation for families — it grinds fibrous scraps (celery, potato peels) that jam smaller units, and the Evolution versions are dramatically quieter. 1 HP if you cook hard every day.
Yes, with the right unit. We install the InSinkErator Septic Guard, which injects enzymes as it grinds. Pair it with regular septic maintenance and your drain field stays happy. Call 859-408-3382 for a free quote.
A straight swap runs about an hour. Add time if we're rebuilding drain connections or adding a cord kit. Either way it's flat-rate — the clock is our problem, not yours.

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