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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had Mega Power Electric Inc install a solar system and panels. The President and provided excellent communication all the way through the process. He even met with us after installation to explain the almost incomprehensible PG&E bill. Although not the least expensive bid, his was competitive and I felt he was as interested in educating me about solar and the various types of panels and inverter systems as he was in selling a system. He demonstrated how the array of panels would meet our energy needs and as opposed to some of the other companies, wasn't selling us more than we needed. We are very satisfied with our solar system and I highly recommended Mega Power Electric Inc."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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One Water Systems
4.7(
49
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the system installed 2 days after I met with Kevin.  The installer arrived on time, was very friendly and explained the replacement process and went right to work. Once installed, he ensure the area was cleaned (much cleaner than when he arrived). He showed me what he had done and made sure I had no questions unanswered before he left. He did a great job!
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+11

Recommended by89%of homeowners
ACPS Plumbing and Drain Inc
4.8(
17
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"John and his son Gavin were nothing short of fabulous. They were professional, conscientious and very efficient about ensuring everything was perfect while installing my new garbage disposer. Unlike most change-outs, my old disposer was bolted in and rusted out - (I should have taken pictures, it was awful) - which required heavy-duty cutting and a lot of extra labor. Yet in the end - there was no extra charge! These guys are a team and went above and beyond what was expected. Unreal and unbelievable. Thank you John and Gavin for being a GREAT TEAM! Very happy!"
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+4

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hometown National
5.0(
151
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their services are comprehensive, and their staff is professional and friendly. They did my home cleanup after a fire, and I loved their services. I would call them again if the need arose."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Flood Doctor Restoration & Construction
4.6(
42
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First, Flood Doctor is the most professional and accomplished company I have ever dealt with in my 68 years. Starting with the owner Nathan Suazo, Jack his lead assistant, and then down to all his other workers, there is an extremely obvious desire for their work to be the best and completely satisfy the customer. I have never seen such passion to do outstanding work!! For example, his painter painted a room and it looked fine to us. Mr. Suazo came by and made the painter return to get the room perfect. They are so trustworthy that we allowed them to put the house on a lock box and have free run of the house when we were away for several days. I can tell you that I am extremely paranoid about those things and basically trust virtually no one outside of my family. Their work was timely and Mr. Suazo went out of his way to help so many times that I lost count. Several examples are: coming to the house when the insurance adjuster came out to ensure that the adjuster gave us fair and complete compensation for all repairs; installing new door handles and lighting plates at no charge for labor when he noticed they were old or tarnished; bringing tile samples to us several times and then going to a show room to help us select new tile; and many other extra efforts too numerous to list. Bottom line: I give this company the highest recommendation possible"
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America's Best Inc
4.1(
2,198
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The young guy who did the work was prompt and professional, but not well trained. He power washed my patio BEFORE blowing the leaves and sticks off my roof, so all the debris landed on my just cleaned patio, and he didn't follow up to clean it off.
He forgot to do the garage door and was all packed up when he asked me to inspect, so I just let it ride.


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10,000 square foot home
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skylight cleaning
Recommended by77%of homeowners
John's Handyman Service
4.7(
48
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"John was prompt in coming at appointment time and gave me the cost of the jobs to be done. He took out the old lighting in the kitchen and had a friend Eric who put in the recessed lighting and then John came back to do the drywall and painting of the kitchen ceiling. John did a fantastic job and I will have him back again when I need a handyman."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Edrooter Sewer & Drain
3.6(
571
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Toilet (3) tune-up. Troubleshoot non-functioning garbage disposal. The plumber wanted in excess of $600 to replace the garbage disposal; then after calling his supervisor lowered it to just a fraction under $600.  I told him that was exorbitant and declined.  I later hired a professional plumber to do the work.  Parts (a high quality disposal) AND labor were $200 total."
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Install Garbage Disposal FAQs, answered by experts

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.

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.

No, you do not need a garbage disposal to have a dishwasher. A dishwasher will work without one, and while it's rare to see a home with a dishwasher that doesn't have a disposal, it is possible. The two appliances pair well and are often installed together because a disposal simplifies meal cleanup.

However, your dishwasher should not be used as a replacement for a garbage disposal. Subjecting it to continuous food leftovers can lead to major clogs. If you choose not to install a garbage disposal, you should thoroughly rinse your plates or scrape excess food into the trash or a compost pile before loading them into the dishwasher to prevent plumbing issues.

These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they’re not foolproof. There are several items you shouldn’t put in your garbage disposal, according to manufacturers and technicians. Don’t put coffee grounds down the drain. The same goes for eggshells, potato peels, hard foods, onion skins, and any dry, expandable food. Most importantly, never put grease or oils down the drain.

Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It’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. 

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