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Avatar for Heavenly Hauling & Cleaning Service
Heavenly Hauling & Cleaning Service
4.8(
36
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Steve from Heavenly Hauling did a great job removing a downed tree limb from my yard, at a reasonable price. I would definitely use his services again and will share his contact information with my neighbors."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mario's Tree Services, LLC
4.9(
62
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mario made a estimate for removing my tree and was able to do the work soon. He arrived on time and did the job as he promised. My tree is gone and the site is cleaned up as he promised. I would highly recommend him to do your work."
ash
finished
finished
Oak removed
Dead ash tree removal

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They worked around my schedule to deliver the product even though it was just a small quantity of sand 4 tons. I will use them for all my future hauling needs."
Parking
Drive
Drive
Drive
Parking

+25

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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R&M Landscaping and Junk Removal
4.8(
4
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At R&M landscape and junk removal we provide a full range of property maintenance services, including snow removal, leaf pickup, lawn mowing, tree and bush trimming, weed removal, junk removal, and general landscaping. We serve the metro area and many surrounding small communities.

Landscaping/ mowing
Landscaping/ mowing
Junk removal
Junk removal
Junk removal

+13

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Moffitt Mowing and Towing
4.0(
2
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Was a wonderful company to work with! I had to get so much yard debris and junk removed. Josh and his team saved me the headache! He was timely, conversed with me when needed and got the job done quick. Highly recommend!"
Response time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Garbage Removal questions, answered by experts

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.

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. 

The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can’t easily see clogs if they’re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can’t see the clog easily, and running the unit won’t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix. 

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.

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