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Garbage Disposal repair in Ohio

4 listed garbage disposal repair businesses across 2 cities in Ohio, ranked by customer rating — 14% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 7th 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
4
State rank
7th
Cities
2
Average rating
4.7
Licensed
4
Median years trading
23
Reviews
2,346

Garbage Disposal repair pros in Ohio

Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.

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What the listings say about garbage disposal repair in Ohio

Counted from the 4 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.

Ohio holds 4 listed garbage disposal repair businesses, out of 110 nationwide. That ranks 7th of the 39 states with any, level with North Carolina and behind Florida on 11. They are 4 of the 29 businesses listed in Ohio — 14% of the state directory.

Their ratings average 4.7, against 4.6 across all 110 listed nationwide, and 4 of the 4 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 2,346 reviews, the largest single tally being 1,780 on Mr. Appliance of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland. 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 Mr. Appliance of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland (1,780 reviews, 4.7), Appliance Handyman in Cleveland (287 reviews, 4.6) and Mr. Appliance of Columbus in Columbus (234 reviews, 4.7). By rating it is Mr. Appliance of Greater Cleveland at 4.7 on 1,780 reviews, Mr. Appliance of Columbus at 4.7 on 234 reviews and Appliance Handyman at 4.6 on 287 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 4 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 2 publish a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. 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.

3 of the 4 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1985, and the median across those that say is 23 years. Cleveland holds the most at 3 — 75% of the group — followed by Columbus on 1, across 2 Ohio cities with an index page. Between them they name 19 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.

Garbage Disposal repair in Ohio — figures counted from the listed businesses.
MeasureOhio
Listed prosof 110 nationwide for garbage disposal repair4
Rank among statesFlorida leads on 117th of 39
Share of the Ohio directory4 of 29 listed businesses14%
Average rating4.6 nationwide · 4 rated 4.5+4.7
Reviews on filemost on one profile: 1,7802,346
State licensing claimed4 also state insurance4 of 4
Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking1 BBB · 1 factory
24/7 emergency1 advertise same-day0 of 4
Longest trading sincemedian 23 years across 3 that publish one1985
Cities with an index pageCleveland leads on 32
Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address19

Beyond garbage disposal repair, these 4 businesses also list cooktop repair (1). Worth knowing before the visit — a second job on the same call-out is far cheaper than a second call-out.

Not counted above

10 more Ohio appliance repair businesses, service list unknown

These are real Ohio 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 4 above, and none is listed here as servicing one. Asking takes one phone call, which beats starting the search again.

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 Ohio

Counts are garbage disposal repair businesses based in that city. Cleveland holds 75% of the state's total.

Cleveland3Columbus1

Where Ohio garbage disposal pros say they work

Every place the 4 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.

Cleveland · Lakewood · Parma · Solon · Strongsville · Westlake · Aurora · Broadview Heights · Brooklyn · Cleveland Heights · Columbus · Dublin · Gahanna · Hilliard · North Olmsted · Shaker Heights · Twinsburg · Upper Arlington · Westerville

What Ohio technicians find most often

The 5 most common garbage disposal faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.

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  • Hums but does not spin

    Homeowner fix

    A 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 fix

    The 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

    Technician

    Dried-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

    Technician

    The 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 fix

    A blockage in the discharge tube or the P-trap downstream, not in the disposal itself.

Try these before you book a Ohio 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.

All guides →
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 use

    Prevents: Grease liquefying and re-congealing further down the drain line.

  • Grind a tray of ice cubes with a little coarse salt

    Monthly

    Prevents: Film build-up on the impellers and chamber walls.

  • Lift the splash guard and scrub its underside

    Monthly

    Prevents: The smell everyone blames on the drain.

Other appliances in Ohio

Counts are Ohio businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 29 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.

Dishwasher repair19Dryer repair19Oven & Range repair19Refrigerator repair19Washer repair19Freezer repair10Microwave repair7Ice Maker repair5Trash Compactor repair1Wine Cooler repair1Range Hood repair—

Garbage Disposal repair in other states

Every state with a listed garbage disposal specialist, most first. Ohio sits 7th of 39 on 4.

Florida11Texas10Georgia6California5Maryland4North Carolina4Virginia4Wisconsin4Arizona3Colorado3Indiana3Kansas3Kentucky3Missouri3Pennsylvania3Tennessee3Alaska2Arkansas2Delaware2Idaho2Massachusetts2Michigan2Nebraska2Nevada2New Hampshire2New Jersey2Oregon2Washington2Alabama1Iowa1Louisiana1Maine1Minnesota1Montana1New York1North Dakota1South Carolina1Utah1

What garbage disposal repair costs in Ohio

National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $40–$90 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Ohio 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.

Full cost breakdown →
Typical garbage disposal repair jobs with national cost ranges.
RepairParts + 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 first

Garbage Disposal repair in Ohio — common questions

How many garbage disposal repair pros are listed in Ohio?
4 businesses listed in Ohio name garbage disposal repair among the work they do — 14% of the 29 businesses this directory holds for the state, 7th of the 39 states with any, out of 110 listed nationwide — 4% of them. Cleveland accounts for 3 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Ohio.
Which garbage disposal repair companies are rated highest in Ohio?
Mr. Appliance of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland at 4.7 on 1,780 reviews, Mr. Appliance of Columbus in Columbus at 4.7 on 234 reviews, Appliance Handyman in Cleveland at 4.6 on 287 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. Ratings and review counts come from the businesses' own public profiles and are not verified here.
How much does garbage disposal repair cost in Ohio?
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 Ohio 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 4 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which Ohio city has the most garbage disposal repair companies?
Cleveland, with 3 of the 4 — 75% of the group — followed by Columbus on 1. 2 Ohio cities in total have at least one.
Are garbage disposal repair technicians licensed in Ohio?
All 4 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 Ohio?
None of the 4 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 Ohio repair pros service?
The garbage disposal pros listed in Ohio name 16 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are GE (4), LG (4), Maytag (4), Samsung (4), Whirlpool (4), Bosch (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 Ohio garbage disposal repair companies been in business?
3 of the 4 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1985, and the median across those that say is 23 years. 2 publish 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 Ohio?
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. Worth knowing before you call: 1 of the 4 listed in Ohio also offer cooktop repair, which can be worth bundling into the same visit.

Need a garbage disposal repaired in Ohio?

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