Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation in Friendswood, TX
Humming but not spinning? Leaking from the bottom? Completely dead? Our licensed plumbers stock InSinkErator and Waste King replacement units on the truck.
A garbage disposal that hums but will not spin is usually a $0 fix — a jam clear and reset with the hex wrench — but a disposal leaking water from the bottom seam is almost always a full replacement. Knowing which problem you have before paying for a service call saves most Friendswood homeowners money. We diagnose first, repair when the unit still has life, and replace with properly-sized InSinkErator or Waste King disposals when the old one is at end of life.
Most disposal replacements in Friendswood run $249–$549 installed depending on horsepower and whether we need to replace the drain tailpiece, dishwasher inlet, and electrical outlet. We dispose of the old unit and leave the under-sink area cleaner than we found it.
Signs your garbage disposal needs service
- Hums when switched on but blades do not spin (classic jam)
- Completely dead — no sound at all when switched on
- Water leaking from the bottom seam of the disposal body
- Water leaking at the sink flange or dishwasher inlet
- Loud grinding, metal-on-metal, or rattling noise
- Persistent bad odor even after cleaning
- Slow draining after food is run through the disposal
- Disposal cycles on and off (overload tripping)
- Unit 8–10+ years old (standard lifespan in Friendswood)
Our Process
The same steps on every job — from a $189 drain clear to a $9,000 whole-house repipe.
- 1
Safety first
Power off at the switch and the breaker before any inspection. Never put a hand into a disposal that is powered on.
- 2
Jam check
We use the hex wrench on the bottom of the unit to confirm the motor is simply jammed. Jam-only clear with no part needed is often a $89 service.
- 3
Electrical test
Multimeter test confirms whether the outlet, switch, reset button, or internal motor is the failure point.
- 4
Repair or replace
If repairable (jammed, tripped reset, loose connection), we fix it. If the motor is burned out or the body is cracked/leaking, we replace with a properly-sized InSinkErator Badger, Evolution, or Waste King unit.
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Install and test
New disposal, flange seal, drain tailpiece, dishwasher inlet connection, electrical connection. Water test with cold water full flow for 60 seconds.
Your Garbage Disposal Appointment, Step by Step
Before we arrive
A licensed dispatcher confirms your address, describes what our tech will do first, and gives you a firm arrival window. For emergencies inside 77546 we hold a 45-minute promise; scheduled garbage disposal visits get a 2-hour window.
On the truck
Your assigned Master Plumber arrives in a branded vehicle stocked with common garbage disposal parts — Delta, Moen, Kohler, Rheem, Bradford White, Uponor PEX-A — so most jobs finish in one visit without a supply-house trip.
Before work starts
You get a written flat-rate price in your hand covering labor, materials, permits (when required by the City of Friendswood), warranty terms, and cleanup responsibility. You approve in writing before we lift a wrench.
What We Service
What Affects Your Price
We don't publish fake prices to trick you into calling. We do publish the honest factors that drive real cost — so when we hand you a written quote, you know why.
Repair vs. replace
A jam-only clear is $89–$149. Reset and electrical repair is $149–$229. Full replacement is $249–$549 installed depending on unit choice.
Horsepower
A 1/3 HP builder-grade Badger 5 is $179 at Home Depot. A 3/4 HP Evolution Compact is $239. A 1 HP Evolution Excel for a large family is $389. We install any horsepower.
Accessory replacement
If the drain tailpiece is corroded or the dishwasher inlet is leaking, those parts add $30–$65. Honest disclosure before we start.
Electrical condition
If the under-sink outlet or wall switch is faulty, we coordinate with a licensed electrician — most homeowners never need this.
Why This Matters in Friendswood, TX
Friendswood kitchens that run heavy on cooking (big families, home chefs) wear out disposals faster — the standard 8-year lifespan drops to 5–6 years if the disposal grinds hard foods, bones, or fibrous waste daily. Shadow Creek, Bay Area Boulevard, and West Ranch households with 4+ residents often benefit from upgrading from the builder-grade 1/3 HP Badger to a 3/4 HP Evolution Compact, which handles typical Friendswood meal prep without jamming.
Why Friendswood Homeowners Trust Us for Garbage Disposal
Friendswood Plumbing Co. has been serving Friendswood and Greater Houston for 22 years — 487+ verified reviews at a 4.9-star average, Texas Master Plumber License #M-40217, and a 45-minute response inside Friendswood 77546/77549. Every garbage disposal job we do carries a written 2-year workmanship warranty and a firm flat-rate price handed to you before we start.
Master Plumber on every garbage disposal job
Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation is diagnosed and performed by a licensed Texas Master Plumber — never a sub, never a trainee working unsupervised.
Flat-rate written price before we start
You see the full garbage disposal price in writing — labor, parts, permits, cleanup — before any work begins. No hourly meter running, no surprise upcharges.
Trucks stocked for garbage disposal
Disposal jam clearing — most are $89–$149, Reset button and electrical repair, and the common failure points — stocked on our trucks so most garbage disposal jobs finish in one visit.
2-year workmanship warranty
Every garbage disposal repair carries a 2-year written workmanship warranty, honored by the same crew. Manufacturer warranties pass through on parts.
Related Services
General Plumbing Repair
From a dripping faucet to a slow shower drain, our Texas Master Plumbers arrive on time with the parts to solve it today.
Drain Cleaning
Kitchen backups, mainline clogs, tree-root sewer lines.
24/7 Emergency Plumber
Real Master Plumbers on call — nights, weekends, holidays, hurricane season.
Garbage Disposal Across Friendswood & Greater Houston
Our garbage disposal crews dispatch daily from our Hunters Lane hub in Friendswood — 45-minute response inside Friendswood 77546/77549. We serve the entire Tier 1 corridor along FM 518 and FM 528: Friendswood 77546 and 77549, Pearland, Alvin, Manvel, Webster, and Brookside Village. Extended service reaches Galveston County, south Harris County, north Brazoria County, and Fort Bend County — 39+ cities in total. Every job runs by the same Texas Master Plumber, at the same flat-rate pricing, with the same 2-year written warranty.
Ready for Garbage Disposal in Friendswood?
Every garbage disposal job we do is priced flat-rate in writing before we start, performed by a Texas Master Plumber (never a sub), and backed by a written 2-year workmanship warranty. If you have an active emergency, skip the form and call — a licensed dispatcher answers on the first ring, 24/7.
Frequently Asked
My disposal just hums — is it broken?
Usually not. A hum means the motor has power but the grind plate is jammed. A hex wrench inserted into the bottom of the disposal and turned both directions usually frees it. If the wrench will not turn or the hum continues after resetting, call us.
How much does a new garbage disposal cost in Friendswood?
Fully installed with new flange, drain, and dishwasher inlet: $249 (basic Badger 5) to $549 (Evolution Excel or Waste King 3/4 HP). We will quote both repair and replacement options so you can decide with real numbers.
Should I repair or replace my disposal?
If the unit is under 5 years old and the problem is a jam or electrical fault, repair. If the unit is 7+ years old or leaking from the bottom seam, replace — the body itself is failing and no repair holds.
What size disposal do I need?
For a 1-2 person household: 1/3 HP is fine. For 3-4 people: 1/2 HP. For 5+ or heavy cooking: 3/4 HP minimum. We help you size it correctly when we quote the install.
Do you remove the old disposal?
Yes — included in every replacement. Old disposal is disconnected, drained, hauled away, and properly recycled.
45-minute response inside Friendswood 77546/77549
Garbage Disposal Not Working?
Call (831) 290-4327 for same-day diagnosis — repair or replace, we quote both honestly.