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Strong Helpers Co.
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Tama, IA and surrounding areas

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We are Strong Helpers Co. - The Strength You Need for Home AND Business! 💪\nStrong Helpers Co. is your single, reliable partner, bringing professional muscle and support to every task on your list. \n\nOur mission is simple: to provide the strength and reliability you need for Everyday Tasks When You Need It!\n\nHow We Empower You or Your Business:\n\nFor Homeowners & Landlords (Residential):\n• 🏡 Home Improvement & Maintenance: Everything from small repairs and exterior upkeep to crucial rental property turn-over and support.\n\n• 📦 Moving & Delivery: Efficient, safe, and stress-free transport for your items.\n\n• 🗑️ Waste Management: Specialized in full estate cleanouts, removal of single large items, and emergency trash pickup during service delays.\n\n• 🧹 Cleaning Packages: Deep cleaning and routine services for a spotless home.\n\n• 🏠 Home & Pet Monitoring (including Airbnb): Peace of mind and reliable oversight while

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Serving Tama, IA and surrounding areas

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"Miller and his colleagues were able to do a lot of things quickly. Along with everything else, they also grabbed some old furniture that I needed help moving to the curb. They took several cares to make sure nothing was damaged during the move, including wrapping the furniture, turning off all the lights, and packaging the picture frames."
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Chandra's Waste Removal
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Tama, IA and surrounding areas

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We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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. 

On average, a garbage disposal can last anywhere from 7 to 12 years, with many models functioning well for about 10 years. With heavy usage, a motor may last a minimum of five years, while grinding plates will wear down over time. It's generally a good idea to consider a replacement if your unit is approaching the 10-year mark. Other signs that it's time for a new disposal include frequent leaks, persistent clogs, lingering odors, lack of power, or unusual noises. If your unit is not that old, it's worth investigating if a less expensive part, like a rubber seal or a loose hose, is causing the issue.

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

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.

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.

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