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Q: Is it better to repair or replace a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>In some cases, it&rsquo;s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you&rsquo;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&rsquo;s likely better to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-s-it-cost-replace-garbage-disposal.htm">pay for a new garbage disposal</a> rather than sink money into repairs.</p></div>

Q: What is the most common size garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Why does my dishwasher water come up into the sink?

• <div><p>When a dishwasher discharges its wastewater, it uses a pump to quickly move a lot of water. If anything in the drain line or the garbage disposal impedes the high volume of water, it will back up into the sink through the drain or the garbage disposal. Following regular <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-tips-avoid-dishwasher-repair.htm">dishwasher maintenance tips</a> like clearing clogs, keeping them cleared, and occasionally running the disposal will eliminate the problem.</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 should not be put in a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they&rsquo;re not foolproof. There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-not-put-down-garbage-disposal.htm">items you shouldn&rsquo;t put in your garbage disposal</a>, according to manufacturers and technicians. Don&rsquo;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.</p></div>

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Last update on February 05, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Jared did a great job cleaning out my gutters and downspouts. From the moment he gave me a quote to the time he completed my job he stayed in contact with updates (due to rain delays) and reassured me that he would be out as soon as physically possible. I would highly recommend Jared.
Sierra Soft Wash CA
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Reviewed in October 2024
Annual Maintenance check. Very pleasant company to deal with.
Perfect Star Heating , Cooling, & Electrical
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Reviewed in April 2024
Gilbert and his crew were amazing! They arrived early, had removed my 2 fallen trees and cleaned up the area so well. Very knowledgeable about trees for my area. Pricing was so reasonable too! I will definitely use them again.
A Cut Above Tree Service
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Reviewed in January 2024
Big Rich hauling has always been in contact with me. His drivers always contact me and gives me a time when theyâ ll be arriving. I tell them what needs to be done when they hear they have me come and check the work before they leave to make sure everything was done. They even cleaned up some...
Big Rich Hauling
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Reviewed in December 2023
Great packed my whole house. Great service great people I would highly recommend
California Pack and Load
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Reviewed in June 2022
Great service great work will use again in the future
All Abode Services, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
This Company, NorCal Water Inc. is also known as, Kinetico Water of Placerville, Ca. They installed a $5,000.00 water softener in my home in 2013 because I had iron in my well water. They should have installed an iron backwash filter for half the price, but did not do so, preying on my...
Norcal Water Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Jax Cleaning Service has been cleaning my AirBnb for over 2 years. They have always done a great job and pay attention to detail.
Jax Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in August 2021
We were very pleased with the work that was done. He hauled away everything and even cleaned the area so well it was a very pleasant surprise. I recommend Dr. Hauler for all your hauling needs.
Dr. Hauler
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Reviewed in August 2021
Don’t you love it when someone dies what they say they are going to do and takes it up a notch. Clean clean clean ! On time and fast! I highly recommend if you want a job well done!!!!
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I was a fire fighter with over 12 years in the fire service and wanted to start my own business to spend more time with my family. \nDouble axel dump trailer. \nMinimum Load: $75 to $150 1 or 2 small items\n1/4 Trailer: $150 to $200\n1/2 Trailer: $250 to $400\n3/4 Trailer: $400 to $600\nFull Trailer: $600 to $850+

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SW Home Improvement is a bargaining company. We offer services meeting our customers needs at a price they like.\nBargain your cost and we’ll take care of the rest.

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"Eddie was very professional in clearing out the back of my rental property after tenants had left multiple truck loads of junk. The estimation cost was fair and the job was finished quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend Dr Hauler for any of your hauling needs!!"

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"Awesome Movers was indeed AWESOME! We needed help with a last-minute move to a new home and they were happy to squeeze us in for an appointment before the weekend. They were extremely efficient, as well as some of the friendliest people you will meet. Definitely eased the stress of packing up and moving all of a sudden. There is no way my family and I could have moved all of our furniture so quickly if it wasn't for their help. Very dependable and our things arrived safe and sound. Thank you so much for all your help and we HIGHLY RECOMMEND Awesome Movers!"

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"Miller and his colleagues were able to do a lot of things quickly. Along with everything else, they also grabbed some old furniture that I needed help moving to the curb. They took several cares to make sure nothing was damaged during the move, including wrapping the furniture, turning off all the lights, and packaging the picture frames."

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"Outstanding service, quality of work and responsiveness. I wanted free standing antique double sink cabinets, remodel of shower stall in master bath and new shower and tub set up in guest bath. Also required full installation of new flooring, from vinyl to marble floors for both bathrooms. Results were superb and much better than I even anticipated."

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Red Rhino Junk Removal

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I have a 9×10ft trailer and can do most junk haul removals, move furniture from old to new place,demolition and remove, whatever services needed will try to accommodate.

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Mejia home services

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Small jobs welcome

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Castaneda Framing & Remodeling - Junk Removal & Hauling

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We offer carpentry work and remodeling and much more we also offer junk removal and hauling \n\n-rough framing \n-Wood fence metal fence and railing\n-demolition\n-ADU\n-carport \n-decks\n-baseboard installation\n-doors windows installation \n-structural work \n- junk removal \n-jobsite clean up\n-dirty removal \n-yard cleanup\n-light equipment hauling\n-car removal from property \n\nAnd much more for quotes give use a call

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

When a dishwasher discharges its wastewater, it uses a pump to quickly move a lot of water. If anything in the drain line or the garbage disposal impedes the high volume of water, it will back up into the sink through the drain or the garbage disposal. Following regular dishwasher maintenance tips like clearing clogs, keeping them cleared, and occasionally running the disposal will eliminate the problem.

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.

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.

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