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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

Garbage disposals last an average of about 10 years, so it may be time for a new model if it's getting up there in age. Other signs that it's time to bring in a local garbage disposal pro include:

  • Leaks under your disposal

  • Persistent clogs

  • Lingering odors

  • Lack of power

  • Unexplained noises

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. 

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. 

If the cost of repairing a leaking garbage disposal is close to the cost of replacing the disposal, then fixing the unit might not make sense. When deciding if you should repair or replace your garbage disposal, consider the age of your garbage disposal, the cost of the repair, and whether your garbage disposal has had other problems recently to help you decide if the cost of repairing the leak is better than the cost of replacing the disposal.

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.

The Osage, IA homeowners’ guide to garbage collection services

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