Garbage Disposal Repair in Merrillville, IN
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Lake County15 plumbers available
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Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.8·4.7k reviews·
In MerrillvilleGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Techs explain work in detail and walk customers through…
Same-day/under-24-hour turnaround on a furnace install with…
24/7 service plan actively offered and crews returned promptly…
Concerns
Sampled reviews skew toward furnace/HVAC work rather than…
Siemer Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.9·1.6k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
After-hours Friday-night call connected to a tech who arrived…
Sump pump replaced during active rain before basement flooding…
Multi-day boiler and hot water heater install completed with…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.3k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-night water-heater dispatch: Cullen arrived within 30…
Sunday-afternoon toilet repair handled within 2 hours of call…
Sewer rodding job included a walkthrough of why the line wasn't…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports an 11-hour appointment slip…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·1.1k reviews·
In MerrillvilleGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day/near-immediate dispatch: hour-arrival sewer clean-out…
Tech showed blockage on camera and gave a reasonable estimate on…
Concerns
themeCounts shows both 'expensive' and 'slow_response' flagged in…
Scheduling slip cited: first technician was 2+ hours past the…
One cited reviewer describes paying 'quite a lot of money' for…
Charge Construction & Plumbing LLC
4.9·85 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.9Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Feikema Plumbing & Sanitation
4.8·330 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Pricing called fair/reasonable in 3 of 5 sampled reviews…
Repeat-customer pattern across years and multiple plumbing issues…
Tech Chad arrived before the office could even call ahead and…
Concerns
No emergency or after-hours signals in sampled reviews
Neace Sewer & Water Service
4.9·102 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sub-hour arrival on a leaking valve / sink trap call, cited in 1…
Water heater replaced 'quickly and perfectly' with clean cleanup;
Honest-pricing signal: Kevin 'was honest about pricing and made…
Concerns
Service mix in cited reviews skews to small jobs (valve, sink…
Chalmers Plumbing LLC
4.8·130 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Phone-and-photo quoting with same-day install: water heater…
Storm/24-hour availability: responded overnight during a…
Pricing beats local competitors by ~$800 on water heaters in 2 of…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews analyzed out of 130 Google reviews
Reichelt Plumbing
4.6·405 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.6Google
Strengths
Same-day water-heater install cited (Bonita Alcantar: 'They came…
Tech went above-and-beyond on a toilet repair
Under-24-hour callout cited
Concerns
No after-hours / 24-hour mention in the cited sample
Young Plumbing
4.8·789 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Weekend water-heater replacement on a Sunday (Sebastian) after…
Early arrival on a clogged tub/sink job (Tom and Joe arrived 20…
Same-day water-pipe and sink repair (tech Ty) with a…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports techs cut a larger-than-quoted…
Norm's Plumbing
4.5·58 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.5Google
Strengths
Diagnoses against the upsell
Same-day emergency sewer response: basement flood from sewer pipe…
fair_pricing theme hit twice in 5 cited reviews…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Downing Plumbing
4.4·194 reviews·
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.4Google
Strengths
Same-day arrival within 40-60 minutes of calling cited in…
Sewer line replacement priced within original quote with…
Step-by-step explanation before, during, and after the job called…
Concerns
Customer reports being charged $69 service fee after tech…
Plumbing Paramedics
4.9·574 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
After-hours sewer response: tech Austin arrived at 11pm for a…
Saturday-morning dispatch with friendly phone intake and prompt…
Tech Dakota diagnosed a sewer rooting issue another company…
Concerns
Promised written sewer estimate never delivered and customer's…
1 of 5 sampled reviews tagged 'expensive'…
Whiting Plumbing
4.8·11 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Long-tenure relationships: one reviewer cites 40+ years of family…
Reasonable pricing — 'less than the competition' and called out…
Concerns
Closure signal: 2025-03-10 caller reports the voicemail says…
Gora Plumbing
4.5·11 reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Proceed with care4.5Google
Strengths
Whole-house plumbing called 'very clean and neat' in one cited…
Fair-pricing signal: 'timely and did good work at a fair price'…
Concerns
One 5-star review from someone named 'Kevin Gora' praising 'the…
Very thin review base
Common Garbage Disposal Repair Scenarios
Jammed Disposal
Foreign objects, fibrous foods, or grease can jam the grinding mechanism. Never put your hand in — use the hex wrench port on the bottom.
Leaking Disposal
Leaks from the top (sink flange), side (dishwasher connection), or bottom (internal seal failure). Bottom leaks usually mean replacement.
Disposal Won't Turn On
Check the reset button and circuit breaker first. If those work, the motor or internal switch may have failed.
Disposal Replacement
Disposals last 8-15 years. When repair costs approach replacement cost ($150-$400 installed), replace for better performance and warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does garbage disposal repair cost in Merrillville, IN?
Garbage disposal repair in Merrillville costs $100-$250 for unjamming or fixing connections. Full disposal replacement with installation runs $250-$500. High-end disposals (3/4 HP+) with installation can cost $400-$700.
How long does a garbage disposal last?
Most garbage disposals last 8-15 years depending on usage and maintenance. If yours is over 10 years old and needs frequent resets or jams, replacement is more cost-effective than repeated repairs.
Can a plumber install a garbage disposal?
Yes — plumbers handle both the plumbing connections and the electrical wiring for disposals. In Lake County, disposal installation may require a permit if you're adding a new unit where none existed.
Should I repair or replace a garbage disposal?
Repair if: it's a simple jam, loose connection, or bad reset switch. Replace if: the unit leaks from the bottom, makes grinding metal sounds, or is over 10 years old. Replacement usually takes under 2 hours.
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