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Des Moines Junk

4300 Indianola Ave
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Des Moines Junk

4300 Indianola Ave
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35 years of experience

Des Moines Junk Fast Affordable Junk Removal We are a full service Junk removal and Demolition Company for your home or business. We are fully licensed, insured and offer Free up front pricing allowing you to remain worry free! Book Online Now... Pay Later or call us we will come to your location give you a free up front price if you agree we will do all the work! We get paid when the job is done! We offer same day service, Business invoicing and we accept all major credit cards. We will provide you with our insurance upon request No Hassle, No Worries and Affordable Rates! It doesn't matter if you have 1 item or a whole warehouse full. We service up to 50 Miles around Des Moines and will go farther for larger jobs! Best regards,

Des Moines Junk Fast Affordable Junk Removal We are a full service Junk removal and Demolition Company for your home or business. We are fully licensed, insured and offer Free up front pricing allowing you to remain worry free! Book Online Now... Pay Later or call us we will come to your location give you a free up front price if you agree we will do all the work! We get paid when the job is done! We offer same day service, Business invoicing and we accept all major credit cards. We will provide you with our insurance upon request No Hassle, No Worries and Affordable Rates! It doesn't matter if you have 1 item or a whole warehouse full. We service up to 50 Miles around Des Moines and will go farther for larger jobs! Best regards,


Garbage Collection 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.

Continuous feed garbage disposals are the favorite model for many homeowners for a reason. As opposed to batch feed models, add food scraps to the drain whenever the disposal is running. This variety is also typically less expensive, more convenient, and easier to clean.

Regular maintenance, such as not disposing of grease or coffee grounds down the sink and routine use of strainers, can prevent clogs.

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. 

Many homeowners wonder if a garbage disposal is necessary with a dishwasher. After all, many dishwashers are powerful enough to handle bits of food with no issues.  

Still, your dishwasher should not act as a replacement for a disposal. Subjecting your dishwasher to continuous leftovers could lead to major clogs. If you don’t want a garbage disposal in your kitchen, simply scrape away any extra food into your trash can or compost pile.

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