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Avatar for Amaya Handyman & Remodel, LLC
Amaya Handyman & Remodel, LLC
5.0(
19
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Overall Felipe and his staff provide excellent customer service and their work is outstanding. The company’s costs are very reasonable and we will definitely use them again. I would recommend you hire this company for handyman services."
Kitchen Remodel
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint

+26

Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Recycle Master
5.0(
5
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They took care of everything, from my old appliances to my office equipment. The team was quick, friendly, and eco-conscious. Their prices were fair, too. If you're in the Bay Area and need reliable junk removal and recycling, don't hesitate to give them a call!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Villa Handyman - Unlicensed Contractor
4.6(
47
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Armando removed lath and plaster walls in our bedroom, insulated, dry walled, applied texture, and painted. He did a fantastic job! Armando is a calm, kind person and very easy to work with. He arrives when he says he will and works hard all day. We will call him again."
New remodel kitchen
Main water line replace
All cities projects well
All cities projects well
All cities projects well

+9

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hauling Today
5.0(
3
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a ton of old scrap metal and rotten wood. Zach was more than happy to help get it off my hands for a more than fair price. Iâ d happily recommend this service to anyone I know."
Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Rick's Hauling and Demolition
5.0(
6
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ricardo removed my concrete driveway in my backyard. He was easy to communicate with and adjusted to working in the back alley that was blocked causing extra work for him. Since the project was close to my neighbors he was respectful of the start time and completed the project in less than 3 hours. He was able to adapt to my specific needs so I would recommend being clear with him as he was incredibly easy to work with on changes that came up."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Solid Ground Landscaping
4.6(
10
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mauricio and his team did an amazing job transforming our landscaping and fixing our irrigation system. They were quick, efficient and paid attention to details. Their price was great and they were super responsive. I would definitely hire them again."
Drainage and sprinkler
Drainage and sprinkler
Drainage and sprinkler
Drainage and sprinkler
Drainage and sprinkler

+53

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garbage Removal questions, answered by experts

Most garbage disposals have a reset button that can be triggered with a tool as simple and accessible as your index finger. That said, if you need to perform a more in-depth troubleshooting step, like manually moving the arms inside the unit or rotating the impeller plate, a hex wrench is the most common tool you’ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.

Once you have your garbage disposal disconnected, you can remove the mounting bracket by unscrewing the bolts that are holding the bracket. You can back them out just enough to pop off the snap ring, which prevents the bottom portion of the bracket from disconnecting from the top when you unscrew the bolts. Use a regular screwdriver to pop off the snap ring, and the rest of the components should fall off by themselves.

Whether it's worth repairing your garbage disposal depends on its age and the specific problem. Generally, if the unit is eight years old or younger, repair is a good option. For minor issues like a bad seal or a simple jam, a repair can be inexpensive, sometimes under $10. However, if the motor is broken (a repair that can cost $150 or more) or the unit is getting old, it's often more cost-effective to replace the entire disposal.

Soil is just one of the items you shouldn't put down a garbage disposal. Garbage disposals are only meant for soft, non-fibrous foods. Large amounts of topsoil, dirt, or rocks will damage the blades of your garbage disposal or clog the pipes. If a small amount of dirt goes down the drain as you repot a plant, you shouldn't have to worry, but never dump a whole pot of soil in the sink for fast disposal.

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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