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Avatar for LNE Property Preservation
LNE Property Preservation
4.5(
21
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He came and did excellent work repairing raccoon damage to soffits and vent on side of house. He made a vent plus install fence wire so raccoons wont enter the vent again. Im sure he would also do deck repair."
dog house
dog house
old door
Doors
deck

+35

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for R&M Landscaping and Junk Removal
R&M Landscaping and Junk Removal
4.8(
4
)

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Rubbish Rascals, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Justin and his crew displayed great sensitivity during an emotional time, kept in constant contact, sent updates and photos throughout, and worked to proactively set aside sentimental items that I overlooked. He worked closely with my real estate agent to get this house, which was incredibly stuffed, cleared out in record time. This was immeasurably helpful to me as I am out of state and he handled it as if it were his own property. I have already hired him to clean out additional storage units, knowing that they are in good hands!"
Den
Den
Laundry
Basement
Basement

+10

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Moffitt Mowing and Towing
4.0(
2
)

Serving Van Meter, 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
Avatar for Ultimate Junk And Demo
Ultimate Junk And Demo
5.0(
12
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"By far the best experience Iâ ve had with junk removal services. They came the next day after hiring! Very professional, personable, and helpful. Best of all the prices were cheaper than anyone else ð I highly recommend Ultimate Junk & Demo!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Junkers, LLC
5.0(
5
)

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent haul away service. Got back with me right away when I inquired. Arrived on time. Very efficient. Fair price. I was very glad to be rid of the stuff so quickly. Couldn’t be more pleased."
Demolition Debris removal
Demolition Debris removal
Demolition Debris removal
Landscape
Landscape

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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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. 

Whether it's worth repairing your garbage disposal depends on its age and the specific problem. Generally, if the unit is eight years old or younger, repair is a good option. For minor issues like a bad seal or a simple jam, a repair can be inexpensive, sometimes under $10. However, if the motor is broken (a repair that can cost $150 or more) or the unit is getting old, it's often more cost-effective to replace the entire disposal.

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.

Most garbage disposals have a reset button that can be triggered with a tool as simple and accessible as your index finger. That said, if you need to perform a more in-depth troubleshooting step, like manually moving the arms inside the unit or rotating the impeller plate, a hex wrench is the most common tool you’ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.

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