A garbage disposal works fine right up until the moment it doesn't, and then it's a humming motor, a sink full of standing water, or a slow drip into the cabinet below. Houston Flow Plumbing repairs and replaces garbage disposals across the metro, usually same day, and because we run true 24/7 dispatch with no overtime surcharge, you're not paying a penalty for a Saturday-night call. We've kept Houston kitchens running since 2010 with licensed Texas Master Plumbers on every job.
When we arrive, we tell you honestly whether the unit is worth fixing. Plenty of disposal problems are simple and cheap to solve: a jam from a fork or fruit pit that needs to be cleared, a tripped reset button, or a clogged outlet that's backing water into the sink. We free the jam, reset it, and get you running without selling you a new unit you don't need. But when the motor has burned out, the housing is leaking, or the unit is rusted through, replacement is the smart call, and we'll lay out the costs both ways so you decide.
Houston homes are hard on disposals for a few reasons. Our hard water leaves scale that corrodes the grinding chamber and seals over time, and the FOG (fats, oils, and grease) that's so common in home cooking builds up and strains the motor. Fibrous foods like celery, potato peels, and the occasional accidental utensil are frequent jam culprits. A struggling disposal is often a sign of a bigger drain issue too, so if your sink is slow even with the disposal off, our drain cleaning service finds out why. Recurring backups can point further downstream to a sewer line problem.
For replacements, we help you pick the right horsepower for how you actually cook. A 1/2 HP unit handles light use, while a 3/4 or 1 HP unit grinds tougher loads more quietly and lasts longer for busy families. We size it to your sink and disposal, install it to code, and check the connections, the dishwasher tie-in, and the trap for leaks before we leave. Doing a sink or counter update at the same time? Our kitchen plumbing team can handle the disposal and the rest of the project in one trip.
Pricing is flat-rate and shown before we start. A garbage disposal repair or jam clearing in the Houston area typically runs $125 to $250, while a full replacement, including a quality new unit and installation, generally runs $250 to $550 depending on the horsepower and any drain modifications. As a BBB A+ shop with GreenSky financing available, we keep it straightforward. Call (713) 555-0164 to book, or reach our 24/7 emergency line if a leaking unit is flooding the cabinet right now.