How can I maximize the life span of my garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-keep-your-garbage-disposal-running.htm">proper care and maintenance</a>, 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.</p></div>

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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: How often do garbage disposals break?

• <div><p>Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It&rsquo;s relatively rare for a garbage disposal to break on its own, as most malfunctions happen due to user errors, like overstuffing the grinding compartment or damaging the blades by trying to dispose of metal or bone. Eventually, cracks or leaks could develop in the unit, which requires a full replacement. </p></div>

Q: Will any size garbage disposal fit my sink?

• <div><p>While the part of the garbage disposal that attaches to the sink is universal, not every single disposal will work in every sink cabinet. A larger disposal may be too big to fit in a compact space, for example. If the pipes under your sink are arranged in an unusual way, it may be difficult to put in a bigger disposal, even if there technically is enough space.</p></div>

Q: Can glass go in the garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;t access the disposal safely, call a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/garbage-disposal-repair/">garbage disposal repair pro</a>.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2023
I am very happy with the tree trimming that was done! They were careful working around all my hostas and plants underneath the tree. I had two large limbs removed and after they were done, they cleaned up my yard so well that it looked as if nothing happened. Johnny is very professional,...
Tree Service of North Liberty
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Reviewed in January 2022
Mr. Vargas has also mowed our lawn. He has both mowed and removed snow for us for 5 years. He always does a good job. He is prompt and polite and he does a thorough job. He has at times come up to 10:00 pm to make sure he gets all of his customers taken care of.
IV Lawn Care
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Reviewed in April 2021
Michael is knowledgeable, professional, and reliable. He removed a tree and some bushes for us in a few hours and did an excellent job and cleaned up the yard after. We plan to hire him for some future projects.
Friends of the Earth Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2020
Well organized and communication was excellent. Snow always removed just right.
The Grounds Guys of Iowa City
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Reviewed in August 2017
Excellent job . Tried to contact for another tree to remove and did not respond. Left over three messages .... No call back... no response????? Phone goes to immediate busy! He went from high regard to typical Iowa City contractor . I guess not interested in new business.
DALTON TREE SVC
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Reviewed in July 2015
I am very satisfied with Mark's service. The tree wrapped around a corner of the house, and it was located between the septic tank and the absorption field. He and his helper removed the tree and hand carried the pieces to the trucks with no damage to the house or yard. Mark recommended AAA...
Lam Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2012
On 9/4, water started leaking from my kitchen sink cabinet, which was coming from the garbage disposer. Ginny said the problem was that the drain work from the disposer out to the sewer line hadn't been constructed properly, which left water sitting inside. This caused the disposer material to...
Rose Water Plumbers Inc
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Reviewed in October 2009
Terrible customer service. Car was started on in May and finished in August. I was quoted $785 for rebuild but total ended up at $1792. Tore transmission out and then claimed it needed all new parts which were to be ordered. Waited all summer for parts to get in. Once car was finished It leaked...
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