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

In business since 2020

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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

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Subfloor replacement, tiling, interior painting, and light trim work
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Brad Rogers Paint Contractors
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

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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."
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Cobalt Roofing & Construction
3.9(
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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 questions, answered by experts

Garbage disposals can be considered bad for the environment due to their electricity usage, but good for the environment because they reduce the food waste sent to landfills. If everyone used a garbage disposal, it would tax the wastewater treatment facilities in that region, but if we had to choose one of the options, we’d say they are a net positive on the environment when used correctly. 

The most common garbage disposal size in the U.S. is 1/2 horsepower. This size is ideal for households with three or fewer people or those that don't produce much food waste. Although 1/2 horsepower can't handle the typical food waste load for a household of four (which is about 250 pounds of food waste annually) as effectively as 3/4 horsepower, it remains the most common size of garbage disposal on the market.

There are many maintenance and repair issues that lead to a malfunctioning garbage disposal. Regular clogs place wear and tear on the motors, leading to an eventual shutdown. Electrical issues at the breaker, wall outlet, or disposal itself can fry the unit. The most common cause is simply a worn-down motor. These motors can only handle so much use before powering down for good. 

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

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.

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