Garbage disposal and drain plumbing installed under a kitchen sink

Garbage disposals repaired or replaced.

Garbage Disposal Repair, Replacement & Installation in Springfield, MO

Joe Messina is a master licensed plumber. When a disposal jams or leaks under the sink, he tells you whether a repair will do or it's time for a new one.

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License
Master Plumber #BTC-0004081
Hours
8am to 8pm every day, emergency line 24/7
Google
4.8 stars, 264 reviews

"Joe came to our new home prepared to repair or replace a problematic disposal. He was quick and efficient and pleasant. I highly recommend him."

Dave · Google review

Garbage disposal repair

A lot of disposal trouble is a jam. Something hard gets wedged inside, the motor hums and won't turn, and the reset button on the bottom keeps tripping. A jam can usually be cleared without replacing anything.

A leak where the disposal meets the sink, or at a hose on its side, is a connection we fix. Water from the sink connection can also run down the outside and drip off the bottom, so we check where it starts. When the body of the disposal itself leaks, the seals inside have failed, and that one gets a new disposal.

Garbage disposal replacement

We replace worn out disposals and install new ones. When the dishwasher drains through the disposal, we knock out the new unit's dishwasher plug and set the hose with a high loop or an air gap.

If you already bought a disposal, we'll install it. The maker's warranty covers the unit, and our guarantee covers the work.

Text us a picture of the disposal and the pipes under the sink, and Joe will tell you what he sees.

Dishwasher, ice maker and washer lines

We run and repair the water lines to dishwashers, ice makers and washing machines.

What moves the price

Repair or ReplaceClearing a jam or fixing a connection costs less than a new unit.
The UnitA 3/4 or 1 horsepower disposal grinds finer and jams less than a 1/3 or 1/2 horsepower one, and it costs more.
The Drain Under the SinkAn old trap or a worn drain line may need replacing along with the disposal.
PowerA disposal wired into the wall, or a sink with no outlet under it, takes more work than swapping a plug-in unit.

Joe gives you the price before any work starts.

Common questions

My disposal hums but won't turn. What do I do?
Turn it off at the switch, then unplug it under the sink or shut off its breaker before anyone reaches in. Then call or text us.
My disposal doesn't make a sound. What's wrong?
Press the reset button on the bottom of the unit. If it still won't run, check its breaker. If it only hums after that, it's jammed.
Can I pour drain cleaner into a disposal?
No. Chemical drain cleaners are hard on a disposal and the pipes under it, and they're still in the drain when someone opens it. If you already poured some in, tell us before we open the drain.

From our kitchen calls

New stainless kitchen faucet installed
New kitchen faucet installed · Strafford

“Joe was assigned by my home warranty company. He was efficient, quick to respond and on time. The repair was replacing the garbage disposal, which he completed quickly.”

Abbie · April 2022 · Google review

“I was having an issue with our leaking refrigerator water line that was damaging our floors and after being told by my home warranty the soonest availability wouldn’t be until Monday. I called Messina plumbing and Joe was able to fit me in on the same day and get this emergency issue fixed immediately. I cannot thank him enough and would recommend to anyone who needs a reliable, dependable, hardworking business man. Thank you so much Joe. God bless you!”

Iesha · June 2026 · Google review

Joe Messina, City of Springfield Master Plumber, Lic. #BTC-0004081. Insured to $2M. Working in Springfield and the Ozarks since 2017.

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  1. For a leak or burst pipe, while you wait:
  2. 1Shut off the main water valve, usually where the line enters the house
  3. 2Open the lowest faucet to relieve the pressure
  4. 3Move what you can out from under the leak
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