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Avatar for Aaron's Plumbing & Rooter

Aaron's Plumbing & Rooter

4.86(
78
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Aaron's Plumbing & Rooter

4.86(
78
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
2018 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have over 24 years of experience and have the honor of being awarded and recognized as the number1 Plumber in the United States, by Plumbers Success International, for five years in a row. We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair to meet your plumbing needs. We specialize in mechanical piping and a variety of residential and commercial services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Aaron's Plumbing called me back right away and even offered a next day appointment. They kept me updated on their arrival time and arrived on schedule. The quote was reasonable for the project (blocked sink drain) and the technician fixed the problem quickly, and cleaned up after. I would recommend this company if you need a plumbing job done quickly."

Sian A on November 2025

We have over 24 years of experience and have the honor of being awarded and recognized as the number1 Plumber in the United States, by Plumbers Success International, for five years in a row. We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair to meet your plumbing needs. We specialize in mechanical piping and a variety of residential and commercial services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Aaron's Plumbing called me back right away and even offered a next day appointment. They kept me updated on their arrival time and arrived on schedule. The quote was reasonable for the project (blocked sink drain) and the technician fixed the problem quickly, and cleaned up after. I would recommend this company if you need a plumbing job done quickly."

Sian A on November 2025


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.71(
620
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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.71(
620
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
2003 years of experience

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Extraordinary service, quality and care "

Rucker J on December 2025

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Extraordinary service, quality and care "

Rucker J on December 2025


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Fluid Dynamics Plumbing Inc

4.97(
30
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Fluid Dynamics Plumbing Inc

4.97(
30
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2025 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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. FluidDynamicsPlumbing.com

"Have recommended to friends and family,"

Barbara& R on November 2025

We are 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. FluidDynamicsPlumbing.com

"Have recommended to friends and family,"

Barbara& R on November 2025


"We had to get our Cooking range hood serviced that had just stopped working. NEXT HVAC promptly scheduled John T to come the same day. We were also updated about the schedule and ETA proactively. John was on time, kind and very knowledgeable. He diagnosed and fixed the problem in about 30-45 minutes. Great professional service!"

Brian T on August 2024

Epa and NASTeC Certified, Service Specialist. RO Appliance is owned and operated with the upmost respect and professionalism, by certified, knowledgeable and honest technicians, covering south of the Bay Area.

"We had to get our Cooking range hood serviced that had just stopped working. NEXT HVAC promptly scheduled John T to come the same day. We were also updated about the schedule and ETA proactively. John was on time, kind and very knowledgeable. He diagnosed and fixed the problem in about 30-45 minutes. Great professional service!"

Brian T on August 2024


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Avila Plumbing And Heating Services

4.96(
28
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Avila Plumbing And Heating Services

4.96(
28
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
2018 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Avila plumbing gave a fair price for the water heater replacement and came the next day to remove the old heater and install the new one. Everything was completed, without any issue, in about 2 hours. I'll hire again for my next plumbing job."

Raymund S on September 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Avila plumbing gave a fair price for the water heater replacement and came the next day to remove the old heater and install the new one. Everything was completed, without any issue, in about 2 hours. I'll hire again for my next plumbing job."

Raymund S on September 2025


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Castle Plumbing

4.95(
19
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Castle Plumbing

4.95(
19
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
2020 years of experience
Warranties offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"replaced kitchen faucet and fitted a hands-free faucet - worked efficiently and Albert was polite and tidy doing his work. I would certainly recommend him for any plumbing work."

Richard M on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"replaced kitchen faucet and fitted a hands-free faucet - worked efficiently and Albert was polite and tidy doing his work. I would certainly recommend him for any plumbing work."

Richard M on April 2025


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Major League Plumbing and Rooter

5.00(
12
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Major League Plumbing and Rooter

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2023 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I thank god I found them! They diagnosed the cause of the issue super fast and even came out earlier at my request as I had to be somewhere. They explained everything and what I could do to prevent/maintain things in the future. They worked around my schedule and everything got done way faster than I thought, thank you again!!"

Aaron L on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I thank god I found them! They diagnosed the cause of the issue super fast and even came out earlier at my request as I had to be somewhere. They explained everything and what I could do to prevent/maintain things in the future. They worked around my schedule and everything got done way faster than I thought, thank you again!!"

Aaron L on November 2025


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Precision Built Construction

4.85(
106
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Precision Built Construction

4.85(
106
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2003 years of experience

We are an all phase general contracting company specializing in home remodeling,room additions and decks My crew and I are very hard working, clean and pay attention to detail. Precision Built Construction has been serving Santa Cruz and the surrounding county's and cities for over 25yrs and has been A rated on Angie's list for 10 years, with multiple Super Service Awards. We look forward to doing business with you and please call today! Jason 227-0690

"Jason did high quality work and completed the same in a timely manner. We will definitely use him again."

ed m on March 2025

We are an all phase general contracting company specializing in home remodeling,room additions and decks My crew and I are very hard working, clean and pay attention to detail. Precision Built Construction has been serving Santa Cruz and the surrounding county's and cities for over 25yrs and has been A rated on Angie's list for 10 years, with multiple Super Service Awards. We look forward to doing business with you and please call today! Jason 227-0690

"Jason did high quality work and completed the same in a timely manner. We will definitely use him again."

ed m on March 2025


Happy Again Appliance Service

4.44(
326
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Happy Again Appliance Service

4.44(
326
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2017 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Happy Again appliance working to make YOU HAPPY. We try to make your appliance fixing same day. Thank you to be HAPPY AGAIN - We service San Francisco, Santa Cruse and San Jose

"Fast service good job Thanx..."

Gary N on December 2025

Happy Again appliance working to make YOU HAPPY. We try to make your appliance fixing same day. Thank you to be HAPPY AGAIN - We service San Francisco, Santa Cruse and San Jose

"Fast service good job Thanx..."

Gary N on December 2025


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Chandler's Plumbing

4.53(
631
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Chandler's Plumbing

4.53(
631
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
2001 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are the water heater and sewer experts of Santa Clara County offering free estimates, fair rates, and superior workmanship. Our team has been servicing the Bay Area for over 20 years. Our company is licensed, bonded, and insured. Our specialists are equipped, experienced, and provides a full range of services. We guarantee our work and can beat any quote by 10%.

"Efficient work and reasonable price"

XIANG G on December 2025

We are the water heater and sewer experts of Santa Clara County offering free estimates, fair rates, and superior workmanship. Our team has been servicing the Bay Area for over 20 years. Our company is licensed, bonded, and insured. Our specialists are equipped, experienced, and provides a full range of services. We guarantee our work and can beat any quote by 10%.

"Efficient work and reasonable price"

XIANG G on December 2025

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Install Garbage Disposal questions, answered by experts

The most common garbage disposal size in the U.S. is 1/2 horsepower. This size is ideal for households with three or fewer people or those that don't produce much food waste. Although 1/2 horsepower can't handle the typical food waste load for a household of four (which is about 250 pounds of food waste annually) as effectively as 3/4 horsepower, it remains the most common size of garbage disposal on the market.

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’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’re replacing an existing model, get one in that size.

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. 

There are many maintenance and repair issues that lead to a malfunctioning garbage disposal. Regular clogs place wear and tear on the motors, leading to an eventual shutdown. Electrical issues at the breaker, wall outlet, or disposal itself can fry the unit. The most common cause is simply a worn-down motor. These motors can only handle so much use before powering down for good. 

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.

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