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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair

143 Charlotte Ave
4.30(
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Approved Pro

Neli Virtual Appliance Repair

143 Charlotte Ave
4.30(
576
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
31559 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

NEW! Appliance Consultation – Just $35 Get expert advice before you spend on repairs or replacements. A Neli technician will evaluate your issue and help you decide if your appliance can be fixed—or if it’s time for a new one. Virtual Appliance Diagnosis and Repair - Just $45 Service Description: Diagnose or repair your appliance virtually—no need for anyone to enter your home. Neli’s certified technicians guide you step-by-step via secure video chat. How It Works: Book online at nelihome.com or call 833-876-0900 Connect with a tech through our video platform Diagnose or fix the issue in real time Get expert advice and confidence in your next steps What’s Included: Real-time video guidance from a certified technician Diagnosis of the issue OR full repair (when possible) Step-by-step guidance using your smartphone or tablet Safe, contact-free service - no one in your home Flexible scheduling—appointments available daily Perfect For: Appliance fixes HVAC troubleshooting DIY-savvy homeowners Saving time and money on service calls

"Great! The technician helped us to locate the issue and explained how to fix it ourselves. This was my 3rd time using NeliHome. They are my first go to for diagnosing an appliance issue."

Jennifer Y on October 2025

NEW! Appliance Consultation – Just $35 Get expert advice before you spend on repairs or replacements. A Neli technician will evaluate your issue and help you decide if your appliance can be fixed—or if it’s time for a new one. Virtual Appliance Diagnosis and Repair - Just $45 Service Description: Diagnose or repair your appliance virtually—no need for anyone to enter your home. Neli’s certified technicians guide you step-by-step via secure video chat. How It Works: Book online at nelihome.com or call 833-876-0900 Connect with a tech through our video platform Diagnose or fix the issue in real time Get expert advice and confidence in your next steps What’s Included: Real-time video guidance from a certified technician Diagnosis of the issue OR full repair (when possible) Step-by-step guidance using your smartphone or tablet Safe, contact-free service - no one in your home Flexible scheduling—appointments available daily Perfect For: Appliance fixes HVAC troubleshooting DIY-savvy homeowners Saving time and money on service calls

"Great! The technician helped us to locate the issue and explained how to fix it ourselves. This was my 3rd time using NeliHome. They are my first go to for diagnosing an appliance issue."

Jennifer Y on October 2025


Handyman Mike of Ferndale - Unlicensed Contractor

3957 Grizzly Bluff Rd
4.90(
15
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Handyman Mike of Ferndale - Unlicensed Contractor

3957 Grizzly Bluff Rd
4.90(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!

"Handyman Mike is easy to communicate with and very thorough. He insists on doing quality work and is very thoughtful. We had him make some modifications for my wheelchair bound husband. He was most thoughtful and his partner Sean was very skilled and kind as well."

Helen W on July 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!

"Handyman Mike is easy to communicate with and very thorough. He insists on doing quality work and is very thoughtful. We had him make some modifications for my wheelchair bound husband. He was most thoughtful and his partner Sean was very skilled and kind as well."

Helen W on July 2023


Coast to Coast Plumbing

336 Montgomery St
5.00(
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Approved Pro

Coast to Coast Plumbing

336 Montgomery St
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

15+ Years Coast to Coast Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"If you need anything under the realm of plumbing, this is the Man to call. Quality work, and doesn't take 3 months to get back to you."

Johnathan G on July 2024

15+ Years Coast to Coast Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"If you need anything under the realm of plumbing, this is the Man to call. Quality work, and doesn't take 3 months to get back to you."

Johnathan G on July 2024


Residential and commercial plumbing services. Providing quality service since 1991. Water filtration systems, pumps, storage tanks, underground utilities, remodels, and renovations.


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FortiFi

11111 Santa Monica Blvd
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FortiFi

11111 Santa Monica Blvd
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10 years of experience

FortiFi offers 100%, non-credit based financing for energy-efficient upgrades to your home. We offer a quick approval process, no payments for up to 17 months, and access to carefully screened contractors who will get the job done right.

FortiFi offers 100%, non-credit based financing for energy-efficient upgrades to your home. We offer a quick approval process, no payments for up to 17 months, and access to carefully screened contractors who will get the job done right.


"They had to cut into our buliding, but put it all back together, before they left. There were two other systems that had previously been damaged, the guys fixed these, too."

Bob B on October 2021

Owner owned and operated company with 15 years of experience. We are a full service plumbing company-no job is too big or to small! Free estimates.

"They had to cut into our buliding, but put it all back together, before they left. There were two other systems that had previously been damaged, the guys fixed these, too."

Bob B on October 2021


Right Method Electric

1900 Dartmouth Ave
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Right Method Electric

1900 Dartmouth Ave
No reviews yet
9 years of experience

We offer a full line of services. Family owned & operated. We rarely turn down work. Our prices are not in line with other people; we Guarantee we are cheaper, more efficient, and quicker. We back up our services with 1 year warranty on the job we perform. No one can beat our prices. email or call us at 559.318.5900

We offer a full line of services. Family owned & operated. We rarely turn down work. Our prices are not in line with other people; we Guarantee we are cheaper, more efficient, and quicker. We back up our services with 1 year warranty on the job we perform. No one can beat our prices. email or call us at 559.318.5900


Dan's Plumbing and Heating

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Dan's Plumbing and Heating

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Family owned and operating since 1994, Dan's Plumbing and Heating serves all your plumbing and heating needs. We are licensed, bonded and insured, and offer 24/7 emergency services.

Family owned and operating since 1994, Dan's Plumbing and Heating serves all your plumbing and heating needs. We are licensed, bonded and insured, and offer 24/7 emergency services.



GreenWay Drain Cleaning

2525 J ST
5.00(
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GreenWay Drain Cleaning

2525 J ST
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

HOME ABOUT CONTACT I'm Tony Valadao, Owner operator of GreenWay Drain Cleaning. I was born and raised in Humboldt County and I have 20 years of experience in our local plumbing and rooter industry. I knew that the only way I could give excellent customer service at an affordable price was to open my own business.

HOME ABOUT CONTACT I'm Tony Valadao, Owner operator of GreenWay Drain Cleaning. I was born and raised in Humboldt County and I have 20 years of experience in our local plumbing and rooter industry. I knew that the only way I could give excellent customer service at an affordable price was to open my own business.

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Garbage Disposal Repair questions, answered by experts

Garbage disposals last an average of seven years but can function well past 10 years. However, as time goes on and more food is ground, the grinding plates will slowly lose their edge and need replacing. A motor likely won’t last 10 or more years, but you should be able to get a minimum of five years at least, even under heavy usage. 

If the cost of repairing a leaking garbage disposal is close to the cost of replacing the disposal, then fixing the unit might not make sense. When deciding if you should repair or replace your garbage disposal, consider the age of your garbage disposal, the cost of the repair, and whether your garbage disposal has had other problems recently to help you decide if the cost of repairing the leak is better than the cost of replacing the disposal.

Many homeowners wonder if a garbage disposal is necessary with a dishwasher. After all, many dishwashers are powerful enough to handle bits of food with no issues.  

Still, your dishwasher should not act as a replacement for a disposal. Subjecting your dishwasher to continuous leftovers could lead to major clogs. If you don’t want a garbage disposal in your kitchen, simply scrape away any extra food into your trash can or compost pile.

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. 

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. 

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