Is fixing a leaking garbage disposal worth it?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garbage-disposal-repair-and-replacement.htm">repair or replace your garbage disposal</a>, 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.</p></div>

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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: Is soil bad for garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Soil is just one of the items you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-not-put-down-garbage-disposal.htm">shouldn't put down a garbage disposal</a>. 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.</p></div>

Q: What is the average life span of a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;t last 10 or more years, but you should be able to get a minimum of five years at least, even under heavy usage. </p></div>

Q: Do garbage disposals fit all sinks?

• <div><p>Garbage disposals fit the drains of nearly every sink out there due to universal drain hole sizes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, but the same isn&rsquo;t true for the housing underneath the sink. You need plenty of room to fit a garbage disposal under there, so measure the space ahead of time and use those dimensions when shopping for a new model. If you&rsquo;re replacing an existing model, get one in that size.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2024
Jeremy is a young guy who knows how to handle himself and talk to people. I had a garbage disposal that was not working, he cleared out some stuff stuck in there, and refused to charge me. Class act. He deserves our support.
Red Rocket Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2021
It went well and quick. There was some minor damage and they documented and repaired that damage the following week. They even removed the old roof unit and hired a sub to patch the roof.
NexGen HVAC & Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2017
I hired Picasso Construction because, out of the several companies I interviewed, they were the only ones who could do the ENTIRE job: Flat and vertical concrete sawcut, concrete and block demo and removal, site grading and dirt removal, as well as the new concrete work - form, pour and finish. ...
Picasso & Son Masonry, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2015
Called from work to schedule inspection/ estimate around july 20th. Before I even got home Ralph already visited the house, inspected and drew up a contract/estimate. (Home is about 1200 square feet) Cost was $6000 for job, 50% down payment, balance to be paid off in full on completion. Work...
R SANCHEZ ROOFING
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Reviewed in May 2014
Doug Williams was personable, honest and extremely helpful from estimate to actual repair. He even came back out to our home to install an addition rain gutter. Crew was incredibly efficient and entire roof was removed and replaced in one day.
Lanier Roofing and Restoration
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Reviewed in December 2013
They were in there and I asked them about an attic fan. They were supposed to come back or I was going to call them back. They cut a hole in the ceiling to get access to the attic. I think that's all they did. They did a good job as far as cutting out access to the attic. The cutout is easily...
ADI Electrical
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Reviewed in December 2013
We were of course apprehensive following the wind storm. Phil Aquilar showed on the 1st day with a 7 man crew. They removed the old damaged roof on the 1st day while cleaning and removing all waste. The second day they completely replaced the roof with a foam and elastomeric roof that was far...
Elite Roofing
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Reviewed in September 2010
Apparently the shingles he recommended and which I selected were high quality materials. The completed job looked OK, but it turned out that the shingles had been installed with nails that were too short. Within a couple of years shingles began blowing off. (The roofing contractor who replaced...
CARSON ROOFING
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