Do garbage disposals unscrew?

• <div><p>These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garbage-disposal-repair-and-replacement.htm">when you replace your garbage disposal</a>. 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.</p></div>

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Q: What are the negatives of a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home. </p></div>

Q: Are garbage disposals bad for the environment?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;d say they are a net positive on the environment when used correctly. </p></div>

Q: How often should you replace a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Garbage disposals can last between 10 and 12 years, so if your unit is pushing its lifespan, it may be a good idea to replace it. If your unit isn&rsquo;t approaching the 10-year mark, try investigating other parts of the disposal to see if there's an affordable repair on the horizon. For example, rubber has a shorter lifespan than 10 years, connections and hoses loosen over time, and sink flanges can cause leaks that have nothing to do with disposals.</p></div>

Q: How often do garbage disposals break?

• <div><p>Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It&rsquo;s relatively rare for a garbage disposal to break on its own, as most malfunctions happen due to user errors, like overstuffing the grinding compartment or damaging the blades by trying to dispose of metal or bone. Eventually, cracks or leaks could develop in the unit, which requires a full replacement. </p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2017
At first I thought the additional payment was too much, but I watched the work and saw what was necessary to get the concrete really clean. The worker was extremely professional and paid very close attention to every detail. First he covered the areas with a power scrubber, then went back over...
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Reviewed in October 2013
I called Bin There Dump That on a Friday morning and spoke with Les. He was very courteous and helpful, recommending a 20-yard dumpster for our garage demolition project, and quoting us $310 for delivery, retrieval, and disposal up to 3 tons of material. He told me there would be an additional...
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Reviewed in December 2012
My husband and I live on a hill, and the steep driveway has been eroding for years. Efforts to fix it ourselves had been in vain, as portions of the driveway contain caliche, and the center of the driveway had eroded to the point where water was flowing down the center of the road during rain...
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Reviewed in June 2012
Contractor and I discussed the work to be done prior to start of work. On side of house he was to pour concrete with a trench to run water away from side of house and away from neighbor's yard so water would run to front yard in the trench. On the back of the house he was to pour concrete so the...
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Reviewed in June 2008
Heath responded promptly and agreed to my requested appointment time. After assessing my project in person he gave what I considered a reasonable quote. We agreed to use him for the job and selected a date one week out to have the concrete poured. I'm not sure what happened after that. No one...
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