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Garbage disposal replacement cost
A garbage disposal swap costs $250–$600 installed; the unit is $80–$350 of that. Like-for-like swaps are the cheapest — reusing a sound mounting ring and existing wiring keeps it at the low end.
Price at a glance
| Item | Typical |
|---|---|
| Job price range | $250–$600 |
| Common variants | HP tier drives price: 1/3 HP budget, 3/4 HP quiet models $350+ |
| Labor share | 1–2 hours |
| Permit | No |
| Duration | 1–2 hours |
National job price data from the ee.ltd cost database, 2026 edition.
What drives the price
- Horsepower tier
- Hardwired vs plug-in
- Mounting ring reuse
- Dishwasher tie-in reconnection
DIY verdict
Common DIY job — mount ring and wiring (or plug-in) are the steps
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