The typical lifespan of a garbage disposal is 10 years. The frequency of use and maintenance and upkeep of the garbage disposal affects how long it lasts. Keeping up with frequent cleanings and making repairs as necessary can help your garbage disposal last longer. The factors that affect the lifespan of a garbage disposal include:
Frequency of use: How often you use your garbage disposal, and the types of items you place in it most often, affects how long it lasts. Using your garbage disposal to grind thick ingredients like corn husks can lead to the blades becoming dull and the engine wearing out.
Maintenance and upkeep: Maintaining your garbage disposal and making repairs as necessary is an important part of extending its life.
Material selection: The initial quality of garbage disposal also affects its longevity. A stainless steel garbage disposal is less likely to break because of its durability, meaning it lasts longer.
Disposal type: Whether you choose a continuous feed or batch feed garbage disposal also makes a difference. Continuous feed garbage disposals may cost more but last longer than batch feed garbage disposals.
The cost of a garbage disposal ranges from $50-$600. Smaller batch garbage disposals cost less than larger continuous feed garbage disposals.