A-Z Appliance Pro
12 yrs in businessTucson, AZ
4.987 reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 87 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +8 more
LicensedInsured
Arizona · 10th of 39 states
Garbage Disposal repair in Arizona
3 listed garbage disposal repair businesses across 3 cities in Arizona, ranked by customer rating — 14% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 10th of the 39 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.
Disposal work overlaps with plumbing, and some of the listed pros handle it as part of a broader kitchen call. Ask whether the visit can cover the drain line as well.
- Listed pros
- 3
- State rank
- 10th
- Cities
- 3
- Average rating
- 4.6
- Licensed
- 3
- Median years trading
- 18
- Reviews
- 781
Garbage Disposal repair pros in Arizona
Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.
Phoenix Appliance Services
18 yrs in businessPhoenix, AZ
4.5367 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 367 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
LicensedInsured
E & J Appliance Service Company
44 yrs in businessTempe, AZ
4.3327 reviewsRated 4.3 out of 5 from 327 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +7 more
LicensedInsured
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Only 3 garbage disposal specialists listed in Arizona
That is 10th of the 39 states with any, against 11 in Florida. Garbage disposal work is a narrower speciality than the everyday kitchen and laundry calls, so coverage is thin in most states. 18 other appliance businesses are listed in Arizona, and general technicians will often take this work once they know the model. Have the model number ready when you call.
What the listings say about garbage disposal repair in Arizona
Counted from the 3 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
Arizona holds 3 listed garbage disposal repair businesses, out of 110 nationwide. That ranks 10th of the 39 states with any, behind Wisconsin on 4 and Florida on 11. They are 3 of the 21 businesses listed in Arizona — 14% of the state directory.
Their ratings average 4.6, level with the 4.6 average across all 110 listed nationwide, and 2 of the 3 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 781 reviews, the largest single tally being 367 on Phoenix Appliance Services in Phoenix. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.
By review volume the group is led by Phoenix Appliance Services in Phoenix (367 reviews, 4.5), E & J Appliance Service Company in Tempe (327 reviews, 4.3) and A-Z Appliance Pro in Tucson (87 reviews, 4.9). By rating it is A-Z Appliance Pro at 4.9 on 87 reviews, Phoenix Appliance Services at 4.5 on 367 reviews and E & J Appliance Service Company at 4.3 on 327 reviews. Those are two different questions and they rarely give the same answer — volume tells you a company has been doing this at scale, a high average on a handful of reviews tells you much less.
All 3 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 1 shows a Better Business Bureau accreditation, 1 states a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential and 1 publishes a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, so call early in the day and ask directly. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.
3 of them publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1982, and the median across those that say is 18 years. Phoenix holds the most at 1 — 33% of the group — level with Tempe, across 3 Arizona cities with an index page. Between them they name 9 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.
| Measure | Arizona |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 110 nationwide for garbage disposal repair | 3 |
| Rank among statesFlorida leads on 11 | 10th of 39 |
| Share of the Arizona directory3 of 21 listed businesses | 14% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 2 rated 4.5+ | 4.6 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 367 | 781 |
| State licensing claimed3 also state insurance | 3 of 3 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 1 BBB · 1 factory |
| 24/7 emergencyask when you call | 0 of 3 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 18 years across 3 that publish one | 1982 |
| Cities with an index pagePhoenix leads on 1 | 3 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 9 |
Not counted above
6 more Arizona appliance repair businesses, service list unknown
These are real Arizona companies whose records carry contact details but no list of what they repair. None of them states garbage disposal repair, so none is counted in the 3 above, and none is listed here as servicing one. Asking takes one phone call, which beats starting the search again.
- 5 Star Appliance Repair Tucson NWTucson+1-520-314-5555
- 5 Star Appliance Repair, LLCTucson+1-520-549-5555
- M&M Electronics Major Appliance RepairMesaNo phone on file
- Mesa Arizona Appliance RepairMesaNo phone on file
- E&J Appliance Service CompanyTempeNo phone on file
- Yes Fix Appliance RepairTempeNo phone on file
Details for these businesses come from OpenStreetMap under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors. We hold no rating, licence or insurance details for themeither — confirm before hiring.
Garbage Disposal repair by city in Arizona
Counts are garbage disposal repair businesses based in that city. Phoenix holds 33% of the state's total.
Where Arizona garbage disposal pros say they work
Every place the 3 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
Chandler · Gilbert · Mesa · Phoenix · Tempe · Paradise Valley · Pima County · Scottsdale · Tucson
What Arizona technicians find most often
The 5 most common garbage disposal faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.
Hums but does not spin
Homeowner fixA jammed impeller — usually a bone fragment, fruit pit, or a piece of cutlery. Every disposal has a hex socket underneath for manual release.
Step-by-step: Garbage Disposal Jammed→Completely silent, no hum
Homeowner fixThe overload reset button on the base has tripped, the switch has failed, or the motor has burned out. Press reset before anything else.
Step-by-step: Garbage Disposal Jammed→Water dripping where the unit meets the sink
TechnicianDried-out plumber's putty at the sink flange, or mounting bolts that have loosened. Inexpensive to redo properly.
Step-by-step: Garbage Disposal Leaking→Water dripping from the bottom seam of the housing
TechnicianThe internal shaft seal has failed. This seal is not sold as a serviceable part — the unit needs replacing.
Step-by-step: Garbage Disposal Leaking→Sink drains slowly even while the disposal runs
Homeowner fixA blockage in the discharge tube or the P-trap downstream, not in the disposal itself.
Try these before you book a Arizona technician
6 published garbage disposal guides. A diagnostic fee is $40–$90 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.
Garbage Disposal JammedEasy · 15–30 minutesGarbage Disposal LeakingModerate · 30–90 minutesGarbage Disposal Won't Turn OnEasy · 15–45 minutesGarbage Disposal SmellsEasy · 20–45 minutesGarbage Disposal Draining Slowly or Backing UpModerate · 45–90 minutesGarbage Disposal Loud, Rattling or ScreechingModerate · 20–60 minutes
Keep the next call from happening
Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.
Run cold water for 20 seconds before, during and after grinding
Every usePrevents: Grease liquefying and re-congealing further down the drain line.
Grind a tray of ice cubes with a little coarse salt
MonthlyPrevents: Film build-up on the impellers and chamber walls.
Lift the splash guard and scrub its underside
MonthlyPrevents: The smell everyone blames on the drain.
Other appliances in Arizona
Counts are Arizona businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 21 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.
Garbage Disposal repair in other states
Every state with a listed garbage disposal specialist, most first. Arizona sits 10th of 39 on 3.
Florida11Texas10Georgia6California5Maryland4North Carolina4Ohio4Virginia4Wisconsin4Colorado3Indiana3Kansas3Kentucky3Missouri3Pennsylvania3Tennessee3Alaska2Arkansas2Delaware2Idaho2Massachusetts2Michigan2Nebraska2Nevada2New Hampshire2New Jersey2Oregon2Washington2Alabama1Iowa1Louisiana1Maine1Minnesota1Montana1New York1North Dakota1South Carolina1Utah1
What garbage disposal repair costs in Arizona
National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $40–$90 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Arizona sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.
| Repair | Parts + labor |
|---|---|
| Clear a jam and resetOften free to do yourself with a 1/4-inch hex wrench. | $70–$130 |
| Re-seal the sink flangeNew plumber's putty and remounting. | $100–$180 |
| Replace the discharge tube or gasket setThe usual fix for a leak below the unit but above the housing. | $90–$170 |
| Switch or wall-plug replacementFor a unit that is completely silent with a working reset. | $100–$200 |
| New 1/2 HP disposal, supplied and fittedThe standard answer for a housing leak or a dead motor. | $180–$350 |
| New 3/4–1 HP disposal, supplied and fittedWorth the upgrade if the old one jammed constantly. | $250–$450 |
8–12 years. Horsepower is the biggest variable — a 1/2 HP unit under heavy use wears out years before a 3/4 HP unit doing the same work. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.
Blue Book
The 50% rule for a garbage disposal
- New unit, US average
- $200
- Expected lifespan
- 10 years
- Repair-or-replace line
- $100
A quote above $100 on a garbage disposal past 7 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.
Estimate my garbage disposal’s valuePrice the part firstGarbage Disposal repair in Arizona — common questions
How many garbage disposal repair pros are listed in Arizona?
3 businesses listed in Arizona name garbage disposal repair among the work they do — 14% of the 21 businesses this directory holds for the state, 10th of the 39 states with any, out of 110 listed nationwide — 3% of them. Phoenix accounts for 1 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Arizona.
Which garbage disposal repair companies are rated highest in Arizona?
A-Z Appliance Pro in Tucson at 4.9 on 87 reviews, Phoenix Appliance Services in Phoenix at 4.5 on 367 reviews, E & J Appliance Service Company in Tempe at 4.3 on 327 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. The most-reviewed is different: Phoenix Appliance Services in Phoenix, with 367 reviews at 4.5. Read both — a 5.0 on nine reviews and a 4.6 on four hundred are not the same claim.
How much does garbage disposal repair cost in Arizona?
Expect $85–$250 for a common garbage disposal repair, parts and labor together, on top of a $40–$90 diagnostic fee that most companies credit against the work if you go ahead. Those are national bands, not Arizona quotes: labor rates track local wages and drive time, so a dense metro sits at the top of each range and a rural call at the bottom, while the part itself costs about the same anywhere. Get written estimates from two or three of the 3 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which Arizona city has the most garbage disposal repair companies?
Phoenix, with 1 of the 3 — 33% of the group — followed by Tempe on 1. 3 Arizona cities in total have at least one.
Are garbage disposal repair technicians licensed in Arizona?
All 3 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 1 also shows a Better Business Bureau accreditation. Licensing for appliance repair is set state by state and sometimes by city or county, so the reliable check is the paperwork: ask which license the company works under, get the number, and confirm it with the issuing authority. Two requirements are national rather than local — sealed refrigerant work needs federal EPA Section 608 certification, and gas work needs a technician qualified for gas appliances.
Can I get same-day or emergency garbage disposal repair in Arizona?
None of the 3 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover. Same-day appointments for common faults are still routine in the trade. Call early in the day and ask directly — a technician who already has the part on the van can often fit you in.
Which garbage disposal brands do Arizona repair pros service?
The garbage disposal pros listed in Arizona name 17 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Frigidaire (3), GE (3), KitchenAid (3), LG (3), Maytag (3), Samsung (3). Disposals are largely brand-agnostic to service because the economics favour replacement over parts. What matters is the mount type — most units use a compatible three-bolt sink mount, which is why a swap is usually under an hour.
How long have Arizona garbage disposal repair companies been in business?
3 of the 3 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1982, and the median across those that say is 18 years. 1 publishes a parts-and-labor warranty term in the listing. Use it as one signal among several: what matters more is whether the technician has opened your platform before, and whether the warranty term is written on the invoice.
Should I repair or replace my garbage disposal?
Apply the 50% rule. A new garbage disposal averages $200 in the US and lasts about 10 years, so a repair quote over roughly $100 on a unit past 7 years old is usually money better spent on a replacement. Below that line, with life left on the clock, repair almost always wins. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures — it is normally the part, not the hours, that pushes a quote past the threshold.
What should I have ready before calling a garbage disposal technician in Arizona?
Whether it hums, is silent, or runs normally but leaks. Exactly where the water appears — sink flange, discharge pipe, or the bottom of the housing. Whether you have already pressed the red reset button on the base. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip.
Need a garbage disposal repaired in Arizona?
Compare 3 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 3 state a license and 2 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.