Can my garbage disposal be repaired?
Usually, yes — motor failures, jammed blades, leaks, and electrical problems are all repairable, diagnosed with upfront pricing. Phones are answered 24/7.
Residential & Commercial Service
Garbage Disposals
Jammed, leaking, or just humming? We repair, replace, and install garbage disposals — with upfront pricing before any work starts.
Same-day disposal service, guaranteed
Since 1992Disposal repairs, installs & replacements
8–15 yrsTypical disposal lifespan with proper care
5 countiesServed across South Florida
Direct answer
Should you repair or replace your garbage disposal?
A jam, a leak, or a motor fault can usually be repaired; if the unit is past the typical 8-to-15-year disposal lifespan or failures keep coming back, replacement is usually the better money. Flamingo Plumbing & Backflow repairs, installs, and replaces garbage disposals across Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, and Miami-Dade counties — free estimates on installs, upfront pricing, and every job guaranteed for at least a year.
What we handle
What garbage disposal services does Flamingo handle?
Repair, maintenance, clog removal, replacement, and new disposal installation — residential and commercial. Estimates on installs are free, financing is available, and every job is guaranteed for at least a year.
What if it keeps clogging or smells?
We clear blockages — food debris, grease, foreign objects — then clean, lubricate moving parts, and inspect connections so it stays cleared.
Need a new disposal installed?
We help you pick the right size, power, and features, install it, and haul the old unit away. Free estimates, financing available.
Warning signs
How do you know your garbage disposal is failing?
Most disposals don’t quit all at once — they warn you first. Catching the signs early is the difference between a quick repair and a flooded sink cabinet.
- It hums when you flip the switch, but the blades don’t spin.
- You’re hitting the reset button more and more often.
- Water leaking or pooling in the cabinet underneath the unit.
- Odors that come back no matter how much you rinse.
How a visit works
What happens when you call about your disposal?
Tell us what the disposal is doing and we take it from there — diagnosis, upfront options, and a fix that’s guaranteed in writing.
Call or book
Phones answered 24/7 by a real person. Tell us what’s wrong — a jam, a leak, a dead unit, or a new install.
Diagnose & price
A licensed tech diagnoses the unit and gives you upfront options — repair vs. replace, with a free estimate on installs.
Clear, fix, or swap
We clear the jam, fix the leak, or install a new unit — and haul the old one away.
Guaranteed in writing
Every job is covered for at least a year — licensed and insured, CFC1426338.
Why Flamingo for garbage disposals
Why choose Flamingo for garbage disposals in South Florida?
Since 1992
Three decades of kitchen plumbing across South Florida — disposal installs, repairs, and replacements, residential and commercial.
Same-day, 24/7
Phones answered 24/7 by a real person, and Same Day Service, Guaranteed — across all 5 counties we serve.
Guaranteed in writing
At least one year on every job, performed by licensed, insured pros — CFC1426338 · FPC17-000046. Free estimates on installs.
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940 Google reviews
Real customers · Real reviews
South Florida homeowners trust Flamingo when the disposal quits.
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★★★★★ 5 weeks ago
"I have always had a pleasant experience with Flamingo Plumbing. I am a commercial property manager and have used Flamingo Plumbing for many years."Commercial · Multi-year client
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★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
"Chase came to house to fix my issue. He came the same day!!! He is very professional, calm, knowledgeable and kind."Same-day service · Tech: Chase
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★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
"My plumber was named Kyle Roiko and he was super friendly and very knowledgeable. He got the jobs done very quickly and explained everything to me."Clear communication · Tech: Kyle
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Garbage disposal questions
Garbage disposal questions people actually ask.
How much does garbage disposal repair or replacement cost?
It depends on whether the unit needs a cleared jam, a leak or electrical repair, or a full replacement — and on the size, power, and features of a new unit. Pricing is upfront before work starts, estimates on installs are free, and financing options are available — call (561) 448-3200 for today's pricing.
Should I repair or replace my garbage disposal?
Jams, leaks, and most motor or electrical faults can usually be repaired. If the unit is past the typical 8-to-15-year lifespan or failures keep coming back, replacement is usually the better money. We diagnose first and give you both numbers upfront — and we haul away the old unit.
What can and can't go down a garbage disposal?
Keep out hard items like bones, fibrous foods such as celery, grease, oil, and anything that isn't food. Run cold water while the unit works, and clean it periodically with mild soap and water — that's most of what it takes to reach the upper end of its lifespan.
My disposal hums but won't spin — what does that mean?
It's usually jammed — food debris, grease, or a foreign object caught in the blades. We carefully clear the blockage, then check the motor, blades, and connections so the jam doesn't come right back.
How long does a garbage disposal last?
Between 8 and 15 years with proper maintenance — running cold water during use, keeping hard and fibrous materials out, and periodic cleaning. If yours is in that range and acting up, it's worth pricing a replacement against the repair.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes. Everything we do is guaranteed for at least one year, performed by licensed, insured pros (CFC1426338, FPC17-000046).
Still have a question? Call (561) 448-3200 — a real person picks up, 24/7.
The Flamingo Club
Members pay less every time.
Flamingo Club members get 10% off repairs, waived trip and diagnostic fees, and priority scheduling — for $24.99/mo, plus a free annual whole-home checkup.
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Same Day Service, Guaranteed.
Tell us whether it’s a jam, a leak, a dead unit, or a brand-new install. We will route the visit from there. Call disposal support →
- Phones open 24/7. A real person picks up.
- If the issue is urgent, say that first.