Garbage Disposal Replacement
Replacing a disposal that's already under your sink, on the drain and outlet that are already there. The old one comes out, the new one goes on, and I run water through it long enough to be sure nothing weeps.
No deposit. Pay when it's done. Or call John on (619) 928-6500.
What's included
- Water and power shut off, old unit disconnected and removed
- New mounting assembly fitted and sealed to the sink flange
- Connected to the existing drain and dishwasher line
- Plugged into the existing outlet under the sink
- Run under water and checked for leaks at every joint
- Old unit hauled away
What I'll need from you
- The new disposal
- The cabinet under the sink cleared out
- To know where the shutoff is, if you have one
- How long it takes
- About an hour.
John
It's not jammed. It's finished. There's a difference.
Where
Garbage Disposal across San Diego County
Same flat price everywhere I go. The city pages cover what's actually different about the housing stock — because a 1920s plaster wall and a 2015 tract wall are not the same job.
Is this plumbing work?
It's a fixture replacement on the existing drain connection and existing outlet. No new plumbing runs, no repiping, no permit. If your under-sink plumbing turns out to need actual repair, I'll show you what I'm looking at and refer you to a plumber.
What if there's no outlet under my sink?
Then it's hardwired, and swapping a hardwired unit is still a like-for-like replacement I can do. What I can't do is add an outlet where there isn't one — that's permit work.
Which disposal should I buy?
For most kitchens, 1/2 to 3/4 horsepower is plenty. Text me a photo of what's under there now and I'll tell you what fits the space and the existing plumbing.
Do you take the old one away?
Yes, that's included.
Fixtures & Hardware
Often booked at the same visit
Adding a second job to the same trip is the cheapest way to buy my time — the drive only gets paid for once.
Garbage disposal replacement in San Diego
Garbage disposal replacement in San Diego is a swap job, not a plumbing project — old unit off the existing mount, new one on, same drain and same outlet under the sink. That distinction matters, because it is what keeps it inside what I can take on. If your call turns out to need new drain lines or a new circuit under there, I will tell you on the spot and point you at the right trade rather than opening up a wall.
The local wrinkle is water. San Diego runs hard water by any measure, and years of it leaves scale on the flange and mineral crust on the drain threads that a five-minute video never mentions. Getting an old unit off cleanly in a 1970s Clairemont or La Mesa kitchen often takes longer than fitting the new one. I bring the parts that usually need replacing anyway, and I run water through and check every joint for weeping before I pack up.
Send a photo of the spot. I'll confirm $169.
If the photo shows something that changes the price, you'll know before I drive out — not after.
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