Saint Georges, DE
4.914 reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Washer Repair · Dryer Repair · Oven & Range Repair +3 more
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Delaware · 20th of 39 states
Garbage Disposal repair in Delaware
2 listed garbage disposal repair businesses across 1 city in Delaware, ranked by customer rating — 22% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 20th 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
- 2
- State rank
- 20th
- Cities
- 1
- Average rating
- 4.8
- Licensed
- 2
- Median years trading
- 12
- Reviews
- 74
Garbage Disposal repair pros in Delaware
Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.
First State Appliance Repair
12 yrs in businessWilmington, DE
4.760 reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 from 60 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +4 more
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Only 2 garbage disposal specialists listed in Delaware
That is 20th 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. 7 other appliance businesses are listed in Delaware, 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 Delaware
Counted from the 2 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
Delaware holds 2 listed garbage disposal repair businesses, out of 110 nationwide. That ranks 20th of the 39 states with any, level with Arkansas and behind Florida on 11. They are 2 of the 9 businesses listed in Delaware — 22% of the state directory.
Their ratings average 4.8, against 4.6 across all 110 listed nationwide, and 2 of the 2 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 74 reviews, the largest single tally being 60 on First State Appliance Repair in Wilmington. 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.
All 2 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, but 1 advertises same-day service. 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.
1 of the 2 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 2014, and the median across those that say is 12 years. 2 of them work out of Wilmington, the only Delaware city with an index page that holds any. Between them they name 7 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 | Delaware |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 110 nationwide for garbage disposal repair | 2 |
| Rank among statesFlorida leads on 11 | 20th of 39 |
| Share of the Delaware directory2 of 9 listed businesses | 22% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 2 rated 4.5+ | 4.8 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 60 | 74 |
| State licensing claimed2 also state insurance | 2 of 2 |
| 24/7 emergency1 advertise same-day | 0 of 2 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 12 years across 1 that publishes one | 2014 |
| Cities with an index pageWilmington leads on 2 | 1 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 7 |
Garbage Disposal repair by city in Delaware
Counts are garbage disposal repair businesses based in that city.
Where Delaware garbage disposal pros say they work
Every place the 2 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
New Castle · Wilmington · Bear · Claymont · Delaware City · Newark · Saint Georges
What Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware
Counts are Delaware businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 9 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. Delaware sits 20th of 39 on 2.
Florida11Texas10Georgia6California5Maryland4North Carolina4Ohio4Virginia4Wisconsin4Arizona3Colorado3Indiana3Kansas3Kentucky3Missouri3Pennsylvania3Tennessee3Alaska2Arkansas2Idaho2Massachusetts2Michigan2Nebraska2Nevada2New Hampshire2New Jersey2Oregon2Washington2Alabama1Iowa1Louisiana1Maine1Minnesota1Montana1New York1North Dakota1South Carolina1Utah1
What garbage disposal repair costs in Delaware
National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $40–$90 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Delaware 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 Delaware — common questions
How many garbage disposal repair pros are listed in Delaware?
2 businesses listed in Delaware name garbage disposal repair among the work they do — 22% of the 9 businesses this directory holds for the state, 20th of the 39 states with any, out of 110 listed nationwide — 2% of them. Wilmington accounts for 2 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Delaware.
Which garbage disposal repair companies are rated highest in Delaware?
County Appliance Service in Saint Georges at 4.9 on 14 reviews, First State Appliance Repair in Wilmington at 4.7 on 60 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. The most-reviewed is different: First State Appliance Repair in Wilmington, with 60 reviews at 4.7. 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 Delaware?
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 Delaware 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. Because only 2 garbage disposal businesses are listed in Delaware, get one written estimate here and a second from a general appliance technician nearby.
Which Delaware city has the most garbage disposal repair companies?
Wilmington, with 2 of the 2. It is the only Delaware city with an index page that currently holds a garbage disposal specialist.
Are garbage disposal repair technicians licensed in Delaware?
All 2 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 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 Delaware?
None of the 2 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, though 1 advertises same-day service. 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 Delaware repair pros service?
The garbage disposal pros listed in Delaware name 13 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Frigidaire (2), GE (2), Kenmore (2), Maytag (2), Whirlpool (2), Admiral (1). 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 Delaware garbage disposal repair companies been in business?
1 of the 2 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 2014, and the median across those that say is 12 years. 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 Delaware?
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 Delaware?
Compare 2 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 2 state a license and 2 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.