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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

Garbage disposals can last between 10 and 12 years, so if your unit is pushing its lifespan, it may be a good idea to replace it. If your unit isn’t approaching the 10-year mark, try investigating other parts of the disposal to see if there's an affordable repair on the horizon. For example, rubber has a shorter lifespan than 10 years, connections and hoses loosen over time, and sink flanges can cause leaks that have nothing to do with disposals.

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

Generally speaking, it’s absolutely worth it to repair a garbage disposal, so long as it’s eight years old or younger. Once you pass that eight-year threshold, it depends on the issue. If it’s a simple jam and the core components remain unaffected, call a local plumber for a quick repair. If it seems like the motor is wearing down, spring for a replacement unit. 

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.

Whether you choose to repair your garbage disposal will depend on the problem. For minor issues like a bad seal, you can fix the unit for less than $10. If the motor unit is broken, which can easily cost $150, you may want to consider replacing the entire disposal if it’s getting on in years. 

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