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Keith's Tank Services
4.7(
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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It doesn't matter if you're building a new home that needs a septic tank installed or if you're in need of locating your septic system in a business you've just purchased. Keith's Tank Service will be there for you, and we'll use our over 14 years of experience to help you handle any septic tank situation. Choose a septic service with over 14 years of experience to take care of all of your septic issues when you're in need of repairs. When septic problems are troubling you, call us!

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Stephens Maintenance & Repair, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Stephens Maintenance & Repair is a small family owned and operated business out of Decatur, AL. We do residential and commercial repairs and restoration such as siding, decks, fencing, flooring (except carpet). Existing plumbing and electrical. Paint/ sheetrock. Tile work. Metal Roofing. Windows & Int./ Ext. doors. Handyman repairs. Everything from 1 small job to whole home / business remodels we can take care of you. We are licensed, insured, bonded, & BBB accredited! Email: [email protected] \nFacebook: @smanrepairllc

Huntsville
2 ceilings
Subfloor replacement, tiling, interior painting, and light trim work
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Huntsville

+130

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brad Rogers Paint Contractors
4.5(
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My house is large (4500 sq feet) and has exterior areas 40-45 feet off the ground (which is the primary reason I chose not to tackle this job myself).  Everything was done professionally.  Time will tell the quality of the paint job but based on the materials I know they used and my inspection I think I'm good for another 8-10 years. They picked up afterwards and there was no garbage or debris left on my property."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Cobalt Roofing & Construction
3.9(
212
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They had some difficult with getting the materials needed for the job, but after some missed appointments, they got it done.  The end product is very nice.  The installer did a great job getting the new gutters aliened with the old.  Overall they did a good job."
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Install Garbage Disposal FAQs, answered by experts

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.

The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can’t easily see clogs if they’re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can’t see the clog easily, and running the unit won’t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix. 

In some cases, it’s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you’re having and the age of your disposal. You should ask a garbage disposal repair tech for a quote to repair your appliance and then see if it would be more worthwhile to replace it. Additionally, garbage disposals last for around 15 years, so if you know your appliance is reaching that age, it’s likely better to pay for a new garbage disposal rather than sink money into repairs.

While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.

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