average cost to fix a garbage disposal
It will take an experienced plumber about two to three hours to install a new garbage disposal unit. You might be charged a fee for disposal of the old unit as well, meaning your total cost could be anywhere from less than $300 to more than $400 on average.
1 Residential garbage disposals with a 1/3 horsepower (HP) motor cost about $50-$115; a 1/2 HP model runs around $60-$180; disposals with a 3/4 HP motor are about $120-$350; and 1 HP motors can be $150-$380 depending on brand name and quality of construction.